Be an exclusive member starting at just $10/month!

Join The Teachers’ Lounge

for MTR staff, grads & alums only

What is The Teachers’ Lounge?

We are MTR Family members (grads, alums and staff) who have been taught and encouraged by MTR. The “MTR Family” is an important, albeit large, family — one that started in Memphis and has now grown to represent many time zones across the world.

MTR’s vision, Restored communities living with dignity and in peace, is not possible without your hard work of teaching and coaching in schools. Some of us are still teaching in Memphis, some have moved on to admin or other roles around Memphis, and some have spread their impact across the world.

To be in The Teachers’ Lounge, simply set up a recurring gift for $10/month (or more!) to MTR. In addition to helping fund the good work of MTR’s teachers and students, there are perks for you, too! See below.

Join the Teachers' Lounge

Benefits of joining The Teachers’ Lounge

MLC Discount

As a valued member of our community, enjoy a 10% off discount for the Memphis Literacy Conference!
Distributed annually in April.
Local Discount Card

Do you love the Choose901 Discount Card? Get a unique Teachers’ Lounge Discount Card once you join!
Distributed annually in July (or as soon as you join).
B2SB Drink Ticket

At the end of every summer, we have our biggest event — the Back to School Bash! Get a free drink on MTR when you show up to the bash as a Teachers’ Lounge member.
Distributed annually at the B2SB.
Annual Gift Card Raffle

Generous Amazon gift cards will be raffled off every November.
Distributed annually in November.
Book of the Year

Every December, you will receive a list of each staff member’s favorite book. Choose the one you want, and MTR will purchase and send it to you.
Distributed annually in December.
Intramurals Discount

Locals…this one’s for you! Sign up for Fall and Spring intramurals for 50% off!
Distributed throughout the year.
Freebie First Dibs

Randomly, MTR gets freebies to Grizzlies games, events, or even classroom supplies. Get a first dibs email 24 hours before we offer freebies to other MTR Family.
Distributed throughout the year.

More Deets…

Where did we get the name
“The Teachers’ Lounge”?

This monthly giving group is called The Teachers' Lounge because it symbolizes a space where teachers can come together to recharge, find encouragement, and support one another—similar to a traditional teachers' lounge in your schools.

Just as teachers gather in the lounge to share experiences, decompress, and connect with colleagues they may not see in the busy school day, this group offers a refreshing and supportive environment for community-building among MTR teachers and leaders.

how do i join?
Is there a goal?

All you need to do is commit to a $10 (or more!) recurring monthly gift.

We have a goal of 20 new members of The Teachers’ Lounge by the end of 2024. Just think…if 20 grads/alums sign up for just $10/month, that would be $2,400/year!

What does that cover?! Two months of running MTR teacher copiers, two residents’ monthly stipends, more than half a year of mentoring, food for B2SB, two summer Fellows’ pay…etc.