Six Arkansas Teacher Corps alumni recently earned graduate degrees. ATC is proud of the hard work and continuous learning demonstrated by these individuals! Dedrick Cross...
Archive for month: June 2022
24.062022June 24, 2022
Arkansas Teacher Corps Named UA Outstanding Team
By Arkansas Teacher CorpsIn ATC NewsTags Celebrations, Organizational Development, Teacher Development
Arkansas Teacher Corps was awarded the annual Outstanding Team Award for 2021 by the University of Arkansas Staff Senate. This honor celebrates ATC's successful transition to a new virtual coaching platform in response to the COVID-19 pandemic while increasing the amount of feedback per fellow and fellows' overall satisfaction with coaching.
24.062022June 29, 2022
Eight ATC Fellows Selected For Ed Equity Fellowship
Temisha Daniel (ATC '19), Nora Fisher-Cummings (ATC '20), Ava Hollins-Rogers (ATC '19), Maggie Howard (ATC '19), DaLecia Jones (ATC '19), Darrah Maxfield (ATC '19), Ta'Nessa Robinson (ATC '17), Kimberly Taylor (ATC '21), and Brianna Young (ATC '20) have been accepted to the Arkansas Academy for Educational Equity fellowship, a program of the College of Education & Health Professions at the University of Arkansas that results in a M.Ed. in Educational Equity.
22.062022June 22, 2022
Six ATC Fellows To Complete Yoga Teacher Training
By Brandon LuciusIn ATC NewsTags Emotional Resilience, Mental Health, Social-Emotional Learning, Teacher Development
Freda Calloway (ATC '20), TyKesha L Cross (ATC '20), DaLecia Jones (ATC '19), Max Parker (ATC '21), Randi Sparks (ATC '13), and Adrian Williams (ATC '14) were selected for sponsorship to complete the Breathe For Change 200-hour Wellness, SEL and Yoga Teacher Training. Upon completion, they will be certified to teach inclusive yoga classes and lead social-emotional learning within ATC and their school districts.
22.062022June 22, 2022
Students of ATC Fellows Report Greater Learning
A recent survey of students taught by Arkansas Teacher Corps fellows found that students' self-reported grit, self-efficacy, and emotional regulation have increased since September 2021 when the survey was previously administered. Students also reported notable growth in classroom learning and their teachers’ personal investment in their learning. However, students also indicated a decrease in growth mindset and self-management.