Our 2026 Impact
Our Mission
Develop and license teachers from diverse backgrounds and experiences who honor the dignity of every student.
Our Core Priorities
Graduate teachers who are: well-prepared, fully licensed, and well-cared-for.
Our Vision
A community of collaborative, reflective, excellent educators who pursue liberation in Nashville's schools.
PATHWAYS
Find Your Path
We’ve designed three distinct pathways to help future educators succeed from day 1. Whether you are brand new to teaching, already working in schools but not yet certified, or making a career change, we have an option for you. Each pathway combines coaching, coursework, and real-world experience so you can make a lasting impact on students and schools.
Residency
- The Residency Pathway is ideal for aspiring teachers who want hands-on experience, coaching, and support before leading their own classroom.
Teacher of Record
- Ideal for educators who are ready to begin teaching while earning their license. You’ll lead your own classroom while receiving ongoing coaching, coursework, and support from NTR.
Special Education
- Build expertise in individualized instruction, IEPs, and student support while receiving coaching and guidance from NTR and the Diverse Learners Cooperative.
Our teachers make a difference.
Every journey to becoming a fully licensed teacher at NTR is unique. Yet all are grounded in our belief that classroom teachers have the greatest influence on student outcomes. Here’s how people just like you answered the call and began their journey with NTR.
The residency gave me the chance to learn how to teach before having to do it alone. I was able to practice, get feedback, and grow every day with the support of people who were invested in my success.”
Having a year to learn alongside a Mentor changed everything for me. By the time I had my own classroom, I wasn’t starting from scratch I already knew what strong teaching could look and feel like.
Residents enter our schools ready to learn, contribute, and grow. The residency model gives future teachers the time, coaching, and real classroom experience they need to become strong educators from day one.
Our Partners
Thank you for supporting our mission and empowering future educators.
Contact Us
Our team is ready to answer all your questions.