1. Why I chose UTC.
Because I wanted to do something meaningful with my life. My values
and goals aligned with UTC’s and I knew right away at my initial
interview that we shared a common sense of purpose.
How UTC helps me become an effective urban teacher.
UTC understands that the single most significant factor that
determines student success is teacher quality, so I knew that I was
going to be getting the most innovative, research-driven teacher
training available.
How UTC is different from other teacher preparation
programs.
They have always had my back! Although UTC’s name and numbers
continue to grow every year, I know that I can still reach out to all
of the staff and they will put full effort into assisting me. Also, a full
residency year is a huge benefit. I have seen many first year teachers
from traditional programs or other alternative training programs
with extremely short summer training sessions struggle through their
entire first year. Luckily, I felt extremely prepared going into my first
year due to my UTC Residency year.
Previous experiences that prepared me for teaching.
My residency year with UTC!
Thinking about becoming a teacher?
Go with your gut. If you have a gut feeling that you need to be in a field
that is challenging, rewarding, meaningful, and life-changing, then I
encourage you to reach out to someone at UTC.
How I lead a fun, full life while managing the rigors of UTC.
Two words: joy and rigor. Teaching is hard. Really, really hard. But
there is no better or more meaningful work. I love my job. And the
best thing about it is that every year, you get better and better...and
you learn to work smarter, not harder.
Meet Erin P.
UTC Fellow, Cohort 2010
„„ Undergraduate Institution:
Pennsylvania State
University
„„ Undergraduate Major:
Psychology
„„ Interests: Travel, family,
cooking
„„ Favorite Children’s Book:
Goodnight Moon, Harry
Potter, Madeline
„„ Favorite Math Activity:
Sorting!
„„ UTC Placement:
Kindergarten,
Washington, DC
Fast Facts
UTC teachers often assume
leadership roles in their
schools. This year, Erin is the
Early Childhood Department
Lead at Friendship Public
Charter School’s Chamberlain
Campus.