SPARK Teacher Fellowship Program

Teach For America Greater Delta SPARK Teacher Fellowship Program

The SPARK program is a FREE three-year teacher residency program for individuals who are looking to obtain their teacher certification through an alternative route pathway. SPARK Fellows who successfully matriculate through this program receive a 5-year standard license.

Through Teach for America-Greater Delta SPARK Fellowship, teachers will receive targeted support around lesson planning, lesson execution, and classroom management and culture. Educators will be ready to run their own classrooms by the first days of school. Throughout the year, teachers will also receive targeted in-classroom (virtual or in-person) support through ongoing feedback and observation cycles every six weeks.

Benefits of the Program

Certification

By the end of the program, participants will receive a 5 year license.

Preparation

Participants receive PRAXIS prep and assistance preparing for the application process for Teach for America.

Professional Development

Quality teacher coaching and professional development by experienced Mississippi educators

Qualifications

To be considered, a candidate must:

  • A bachelor’s degree
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50
  • U. S. citizenship, national/legal resident status, or a DACA recipient
  • A charter school teacher who is not fully licensed
  • At least nine education graduate credit hours through an approved MAT program (not required but highly recommended)
  • Commitment to 3 years with our program

2022-2025 Cohort

Jerrick Cheeks, Leflore Legacy Academy
Tameka Everett Martin, RePublic Schools
Alberta Murdock, RePublic Schools
Jakel Carlisle, RePublic Schools
Kira Rollins, RePublic Schools
Kwamequa Ezell, RePublic Schools
Justin Walker, Midtown Public Charter School
Jada Goodloe, RePublic Schools
Ryne Gipson, Clarksdale Collegiate
Jessica Gipson, Clarksdale Collegiate

Are you a charter school teacher ready to take your career to the next level?


Apply to the SPARK Fellowship Porgram. Application is currently open for the next cohort until XXX.

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For any questions or concerns about the program, please contact our Associate Director of Special Programs, Pheron Russell. No phone calls, please.