Virginia Commonwealth University - RTR Teacher Residency

RTR Teacher Residency (RTR) is a highly selective graduate teacher residency program partnered with Virginia Commonwealth University's (VCU) School of Education that recruits, trains, and supports teachers for high-needs and hard-to-staff schools in Richmond, Petersburg, Chesterfield, and Henrico, Virginia.

RTR Mission Statement 

RTR recruits, prepares, and supports the retention of extraordinary, inspiring teachers and teacher leaders who are committed to social justice and the disruption of educational inequities for systemically underserved students in the Greater Richmond area. RTR and its community partners are committed to strong collaborations that result in positive contributions to the collective culture and success of the public schools we serve.

RTR Vision Statement 

Our vision is that every historically marginalized student in the Greater Richmond area is taught by culturally responsive teacher leaders who stand against systemic inequities and empower students to reach their full potential.