Archive for: 2025 Fellows

"My experience with ATC has been warm, safe, and overall amazing. This is the true definition of what family looks and feels like. ATC has shaped me in many ways to grow because going into my second year in education I feel like I have learned so much in just 5 weeks. I cannot wait to implement everything into my classroom and environment next year. And I can't wait to share my experience with others...this is an experience like no other!"

"ATC has given me confidence that I can teach outside of the pre-K classroom. ATC prepared me for my first day of school, and I am ready! ATC is the definition of family, friends, supporters and people who want the best for me."

"ATC has been very welcoming to the fellows. It's a family where I feel like I belong. The staff is so supportive and they care about the fellows and our profession and it shows. ATC means to me family loving, supporting, lifting each other up and encouraging each other and helping each other to be the BEST educators we can be for our students, while making sure we take time out for some self care. It means 'Teamwork' making the 'Dreamwork' for our students to have a brighter future! I love it here!"

"On the first week of summer institute I was ready to walk away from it all. If I began to discuss all that was going on I would break down in tears, but my ATC Family kept me occupied with positive sessions, my ATC Family encouraged me to step outside of the box, my ATC Family accepted my norms, and my ATC Family held me accountable for my assignments while providing food, fun and excitement. Things are turning around for me and I am so optimistic about this school year now that I am working with a strong foundation!"

"ATC has been such a blessing to me. I cannot say how much I have grown in Summer Institute. ATC has allowed me to grow personally and professionally. Brave vulnerability has been my mainstay; from vulnerable to standing in confidence! Thank you, ATC!"

"ATC means that I can accomplish anything I put my mind to. Although things may get hard, keep going and never give up. Lean on a fellow for support. That's what they are here for. Believe and achieve!!!!"

"ATC family is truly the embodiment of blood doesn’t designate family. These are people I may not have ever crossed paths with. They have pushed me to grow, been so genuine and loving and I wouldn’t trade this cohort for anything."

"I was measurable up until I joined ATC! I lost all my confidence. However, after joining ATC, it gave me a new hope, and I'm really happy and grateful to ATC. Excited and nervous at the same time to start teaching!"

"I’m grateful for ATC providing me with a circle of dedicated educators who lift each other up and share a common purpose. My experience with ATC has shaped me into a more resilient, resourceful educator and helped me to appreciate the power of community in this profession. I am thankful and grateful for the support, mentorship, and encouragement I’ve received every step of the way."

"Thank you for the professional development support! You guys rock!"