CREC’s Teacher Residency Program allowed me to fully immerse myself into the role of a teacher. Unlike any other teacher certification program, working alongside my mentor teacher for an entire school year has increased my ability, confidence, and toolkit needed to be both culturally relevant and equitable. I couldn’t imagine being part of any other program besides this one. CREC’s TRP is committed to equipping me to be an educator that is fully invested in changing the lives of students, one classroom at a time.
Cyemone Douglas
Class of 2020
At this point in the program, I already feel confident enough to take over my classroom. I have learned so much in such a short time and I am excited to keep learning more!
Sashana Forbes
Class of 2021
Joining the Teacher Residency Program offers me a great opportunity to work in a diverse environment. I am ecstatic to be a part of cohort II and working towards my dream.
Kevin Taylor
Class of 2021
The Connecticut Teacher Residency Program has granted me the opportunity to develop and practice effective pedagogy in real time. After completing a full school year, receiving daily coaching in the classroom paired with a rigorous curriculum, I feel more than confident in my ability to create a safe and equitable learning environment for all students.
Brian Sanford
Class of 2022
CT TRP gave me the opportunity to find my voice both in and out of the classroom. The program also prepares me to teach and advocate for diverse learners.
Joanna Ishmael
Class of 2022
The Teacher Residency Program has helped me launch the career of my dreams! This intensive alternate route to certification has provided me with the skills and experience needed to teach in the classrooms of today.
Kiana Beamon
Class of 2022
Being a young African American male from a marginalized community my only dream has been to give back to the community that has given me so much. I feel there is no better time than now. TRP will allow me to let these young kids that look like me know that they can spread their wings.
Paul Craig
Class of 2023
After working as a volunteer and teaching as a visiting artist, I saw a need in my community for more diversity in leadership positions. Specifically, the lack of multi ethnic perspectives in education. Art has a way of bridging that gap between cultures, showing both how similar and different we are. That awareness is what I want to bring; not only with my presence, or my experience, but with the skills I will learn from TRP.
Erika Ayala
Class of 2023
TRP provides students the opportunity to learn in a school environment that reflects the diversity of the real world.
Michael Battista
Class of 2023