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The Urban Teacher Academy
What the students are saying...
Do you have a passion for teaching? If you do, PLEASE join this program.
Rahjuan Gordon, Nottingham High School
You will teach children. You will experience what it is like to be in an urban area. You will learn a lot about people and education.
Mariella Quiroz, Ewing High School
I learned a lot of wonderful things in this program on my career path to becoming an effective urban teacher.
Hannah Bark, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South
Teaching is not only about having students learn but also about how to make a difference!
Daniel Sanon, Nottingham High School
The Urban Teacher Academy was very eye-opening and rewarding. It’s just an amazing experience that everyone interested in teaching needs to go through.
Cindy Lin, Lawrence High School
The Urban Teacher Academy provides a rewarding experience that is incredibly moving for any student interested in pursuing a career in teaching.
Suhaila Yousefinejad, Lawrence High School
The Urban Teacher Academy provides great chance for high school students to learn the challenges and rewards of becoming an urban teacher.
Chris Petrone, West Windsor, Plainsboro High School North
The Urban Teacher Academy is a great program for students who are committed to becoming teachers. This is an experience that I know will benefit me in the future.
Melissa Nemitz, Hopewell Valley Central High School
The Urban Teacher Academy was an amazing opportunity for me. Any aspiring teacher should apply to participate in this program.
Allie Leathem, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North
Next year’s juniors, who are aspiring teachers, will fall in love with the Urban Teacher Academy. It is an unforgettable experience that touches lives.
Lillian Ruffo, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North
My experience at the Urban Teacher Academy has impacted me to want to work in an urban environment as I pursue my career path to teaching through the inspirational speakers, the effective field trips, and our own developed school.
Nicole Charboneau, South Brunswick High School
Being a part of the Urban Teacher Academy was a wonderful experience—from hearing guest speakers, to planning lessons for 4th and 5th graders—it made me realize I want to teach in the urban environment.
Laura Pospiech, South Brunswick High School
The Urban Teacher Academy provided a wonderful introduction to the urban teaching environment.
Stefanie Szelingowski, Steinert High School
Urban Teacher Academy not only taught me about teaching, but also about myself. I now have a different, more knowledgeable, well-rounded perspective on life.
John Yokomizo, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South
Learn. Teach. Grow. I have never experienced or heard of a program as amazing as this.
Jenn Meade, Ewing High School
The Urban Teacher Academy was one of the greatest experiences in my life. It made me realize how much of a difference I can make. It introduced me to new people, new cultures, new hopes, and dreams. I am glad I applied.
Samantha Sullivan, Ewing High School
The Urban Teacher Academy is a great opportunity to experience teaching while having fun learning.
Dana Jenkins, Bordentown Regional High School
The Urban Teacher Academy program has been a once in a lifetime experience that has opened my heart to the urban community.
Anna Wendell, New Egypt High School
If you are interested in teaching The Urban Teacher Academy is where to go. It is a comprehensive and fun program that allows you to understand the joys of teaching.
Eric Clark, Lawrence High School
You will meet wonderful people and have a great time. Teachers are needed!
Mahalia Ewers, Ewing High School
The Urban Teacher Academy is a complete eye-opener. Listening and experiencing working with urban children are really inspiring.
Cherish Brown
If you want to have fun, learn, and meet new people then the Urban Teacher Academy is where you belong.
Michele Cheng, Trenton High School West
In life we have a lot of challenges to deal with, but if you have a passion for teaching, this program will teach you strategies for success.
Jennifer Salguero, Trenton High School West
Come to this program and follow your passion to teach. Take advantage of this opportunity and great experience.
Amanda Brown, Ewing High School
The Urban Teacher Academy helped me finalize my decision to be a teacher. I would recommend it to anyone who thinks they want a future in education.
Brent Rivers, Lawrence High School
The Urban Teacher Academy has been an incredible experience for me. It has made me realize how important teaching is, especially in the urban areas. This program has begun my teaching career and I wouldn’t change it for the world.
Kelly Keefe, Ewing High School
It is the most thought provoking, involving, educational program that I have ever been a part of. Also, this program is a career workshop-a plan for your future.
Justin Freedman, Lawrence High School
