Memphis Teacher Residency

Join us for a virtual Q&A session (drop in/out when you're able!) to learn more about our licensure program and determine whether it’s the right fit for you.⁠
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Margie and Chelsea are ready and available to answer your questions. This session is flexible - pop in anytime between 4:30 and 5:30pm, ask your questions, and leave when you’re ready.⁠
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WANT TO REGISTER? Link in bio or visit memphistr.org/jelo.⁠
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READY TO ⁠APPLY? Link in bio or visit apply.memphistr.org.⁠
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We can’t wait to meet you!

There is nothing more powerful than a well-trained and well-supported teacher.

In 2022, none of Jordan Johns' kindergarteners entered the year on grade level. By the end, 34% met grade-level expectations.

Fast forward to 2025: 72% of her students finished kindergarten on grade level.

Same teacher. Same school. What changed?

Read on to learn from MTR’s Dr. Emily Taubken.

Head to memphistr.org/blog/power-well-prepared-teacher to check it out!

14 members of the first Licensure Program (JELO) cohort have finished the school year!

They’re each in the process of finishing coursework and Praxis exams to receive their professional license. We’re so proud of them. Give these hardworking teachers a shoutout below!

PS: Want your professional license? Train with us! Apply by July 12 to start in the fall. Have some questions? Register to join us at a Q&A session coming up on June 22. memphistr.org/jelo
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14 members of the first Licensure Program (JELO) cohort have finished the school year!

They’re each in the process of finishing coursework and Praxis exams to receive their professional license. We’re so proud of them. Give these hardworking teachers a shoutout below!

PS: Want your professional license? Train with us! Apply by July 12 to start in the fall. Have some questions? Register to join us at a Q&A session coming up on June 22. memphistr.org/jelo

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This summer started by gathering all incoming MTR program participants together for what we call “The Big Pic.”

In this photo, you’ll find:
🩶 47 Residents (grey) — our newest residency class beginning their Master’s degree journey
💙 21 Reading Specialists (navy blue) — veteran teachers deepening their practice to offer students exceptional literacy instruction
🩵 9 Licensure Program participants (light blue) — current educators training with us to earn professional licensure
❤️💙 48 STEM & Literacy Fellows (red and royal blue) — college-age future educators who are spending the summer serving Memphis students at our summer camps

We are SO excited to have these 125 future and current teachers around MTR this summer and school year.

Come on by to meet these exceptional new faces! We’d love to have you.

Want to help us sustain this work? Make a gift at memphistr.org/donate

Meet the presenters for Secondary teachers & leaders!⁠
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We're so excited to introduce the incredible presenters leading secondary sessions at the Memphis Literacy Conference!⁠
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These literacy professionals are driving powerful work in 6-12th grade classrooms, bringing expert-led sessions on the skills that grow middle and high schoolers to the next level in literacy.
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Welcome to the MLC lineup:⁠
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Head to memphisliteracyconference.org to see more about our presenters and to register today!

MTR’s Job-Embedded, Licensure-Only Cohort 2 is here!!

These individuals are already great teachers. They’re going to be taking courses and getting coached over the next year to earn their full professional license.

Welcome to the MTR team, JELO Cohort 2!

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Want to work with us to get your professional license?
• Applications for a fall start date are open at apply.memphistr.org
• Pop in to a virtual Q&A session on June 22 to learn more. Register at memphistr.org/jelo

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Join us in welcoming Dr. Megan Salemi as MTR’s new Executive Director!

Megan has served as a highly capable and successful MTR staff member in various roles since 2013. We are grateful for - and confident in - her strong, humble, dedicated, and mission-minded work and leadership.

David Montague will still be serving full-time on MTR staff as President.

As we look ahead, we believe the best is yet to come.

Teacher Appreciation Month isn't quite over -- we’re giving away TWO free registrations to the 2026 Memphis Literacy Conference, thanks to a generous donor!

Here’s how to enter:
1. Follow on IG
2. Like this post
3. Tag a friend who should know about the 2026 Memphis Literacy Conference and comment why you (or they) should attend on September 19, 2026.

• Each comment = one entry. More comments and tags = more chances to win.
• Share to your story and tag for an extra entry

🎉 Two winners will be announced on Tuesday, June 2. Each will receive one discount code for 100% off registration!