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TSTT teacher mentors are preparing hundreds of high school students
for college. For many of our students, it means becoming the first
in their families to go to college, as well as a unique opportunity
to work with concerned teachers who help them to gain the experience
and knowledge necessary to lead the rewarding life of a teacher.
We are very proud of the first core group of 45 TSTT graduates
who are currently working as teachers and making a positive impact
on the lives of thousands of children, and the nearly 50 TSTT college
seniors we expect to graduate this year and begin teaching in 2007.
We are delighted to announce the expansion of the TSTT program
outside of New York State. For the first time, TSTT will be operating
in the State of Virginia and the first 50 TSTT high school students
in Prince William County public schools are currently registering
for the program. These students will be job shadowing their teacher
mentors who nurture their passion for learning, train them to tutor
other students, and encourage them to go to college and become certified
teachers.
We are thrilled to announce that our 20th college partner is the
first southern university to join our impressive roster of participating
colleges, which offer 50% tuition scholarships to TSTT graduates
upon admission.
TSTT would never be able to offer such strong academic and personal
support to our high school and college students without the time
commitment and energy from our teacher mentors. Nor could we operate
this growing program without the generous contribution of funds
from a broad base of concerned school districts, individual donors,
corporations and foundations.
We invite all interested school districts and contributors to contact
us to learn more about our program and expansion plans in New York
City, Connecticut and New Jersey. Our vision is that with your support,
we may continue to grow and embolden our graduates as they prepare
the next generation of students to achieve their goals and become
qualified teachers.
Today's Students, Tomorrow's Teachers has made a commitment to:
" invest these contributions wisely in college preparation
and career development workshops
" provide an excellent high school teacher training program
" enable our high school students continue their education
in college and receive assistance in our SAT Prep program and from
our 20 partner colleges' 50% tuition scholarships;
" encourage their teaching certification
" ensure career placement in teaching positions in their home
communities.
Whether you can contribute $50 or $50,000, rest assured, the greatest
return on your investment is the future generation of qualified
teachers, for they will inspire other students to reach their full
potential.
On behalf of Today's Students, Tomorrow's Teachers, all of our
students, teacher mentors, dedicated staff and Board of Directors,
we are grateful for your interest in furthering our mission.
We look forward to your support as we shape the future generation
of our increasingly competitive and global society.
Bettye H. Perkins, Ed.D.
Executive Director
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