Project Inspire Teacher Residency

Our Vision:

We see a day where all kids have great teachers.

Our Mission:

Project Inspire's mission is to attract diverse, talented, equity-minded aspiring teachers to work in schools in historically underrepresented communities in Chattanooga, prepare them to be effective from day one through a year-long, real-world experience in the classroom, and cultivate them as a different kind of teacher.

Our Core Values:

We value the rigors, joy, and fulfillment of lifelong learning.

We value an equitable learning environment where all students, especially kids of color, are known, cared for, and can enjoy the thrill of discovery.

We value collaboration as a catalyst for improvement in the teaching profession and beyond.

We value relationships with youth, families, and communities as foundational to teaching and learning.

We value diversity as an asset for schools and communities.

We value perseverance in the face of challenging circumstances.

Our Strategic Goals:

1. Attract diverse talent into the teaching profession.

2. Prepare residents to be ready from day one.

3. Cultivate residents, CIs, and graduates as a different kind of teacher.

4. Tell the story of our program and teacher residency.

5. Improve the way we do our work in teacher preparation.