Rust College Student Selected for Thurgood Marshall Teacher Quality and Retention Program
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Posted By: Kennedy Williams on July 29, 2022 Rakiya Boone, Rust College senior, elementary education major from Aberdeen, MS, was selected to participate in the 2022 Thurgood Marshall Teacher Quality and Retention Program (TQRP). TQRP is a five-year fellowship supporting new and aspiring teachers, providing high-quality, pre-service training, as well as personalized support once teachers enter the classroom. Fellows are a part of a close-knit network of diverse teachers passionate about teaching in high-need urban and rural communities. TQRP supports three individual areas of focus: HBCU Males, STEM and New Teachers in developing sound pedagogy and research-based educational practice– all with the goal of becoming future teacher leaders. Boone started her fellowship on July 10 and has already completed 60 hours. "This program was an awesome learning experience and served as a major contribution to my future in education," Boone stated in a Facebook post she shared last week. "I had the opportunity to teach, consult with many educators and other aspiring teachers, and attend seminars that gave insightful advice for my teaching career." Boone is a graduating senior at Rust College. Post-graduation, she plans to obtain her master's degree In Higher Education while simultaneously working In Houston, TX as an English/Language Arts teacher. SOURCE Rust College If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Kennedy Williams
From Loganville, GA Spelman College class of 2020 Member Since July 2016 |
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