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If you are passionate about social justice — about teaching for change — changing lives, communities, and student outcomes — then RTR is where you need to be.

RTR Teacher Residency program at Virginia Commonwealth University 🐏✨

We recruit, prepare, and support future educators through immersive classroom experiences, expert mentorship, and partnerships with VCU and 26+ Virginia school divisions. RTR is a undergraduate and graduate teacher residency program that recruits, trains, and supports teachers for high-needs and hard-to-staff schools. RTR residents learn alongside our top district teachers for an entire year while earning a graduate degree from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Yet, our support does not stop there. Our graduates receive one-on-one training with a content-specific career coach throughout the first two years of their teaching careers. With RTR, residents gain the skills and the experience to positively impact the lives of students from historically marginalized communities. Join us to make a difference. We offer multiple pathways -- (1) our Special/Exceptional Education (SE) Pathway prepares future special educators at the elementary, middle and high school levels; (2) our Secondary Pathway prepares future teachers to teach content areas such as biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, math, English and social studies at the middle and high school levels, (3) Early Childhood and Elementary Education Pathway prepares future early childhood and elementary educators at the PreK -6th grade level, and (4) Instructional Assistant (IA) Pathway for special education and elementary. Interested? Apply today! The deadline to apply is March 31st
Applications will be live on teachrtr.org!

11/03/2026

11/02/2026

16 years of impact. 16 years of transforming classrooms, empowering educators, and shaping the future of education. The RTR Teacher Residency Program at Virginia Commonwealth University | VCU School of Education is more than a pathway into teaching; it’s a commitment to developing educators who make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the communities they serve.

For 16 years, we’ve been investing in people, cultivating leaders, and strengthening the profession—one resident, one mentor, one classroom, one school division, and one generation at a time.

The impact is bigger than the years. It’s in the lives changed, the teachers formed, and the futures shaped. Here’s to 16 years of impact, and many more to come!

10/30/2026

10/29/2026

Happy Sweet 16, RTR! 🎉

For 16 years, RTR has been serving our communities through Teaching for Change — preparing educators, strengthening schools, and impacting generations of students.

And now, it’s time to celebrate!

Join us on tonight, October 29th at the Dewey Gottwald Center as we celebrate 16 years of RTR and the incredible community that has made this journey possible.

Are you an RTR alum, RTR mentor, RTR principal or part of the RTR community and haven’t received your invitation yet? 📩 Email us at [email protected], and we’ll be happy to send one your way!

We can’t wait to celebrate YOU and 16 incredible years of RTR!

Happy Sweet 16, RTR!

10/26/2026

Happy Monday, RTR! ☀️

Teachers, the work you do matters! Every lesson, every encouraging word, and every moment you show up makes a difference. Even when the impact isn’t immediately visible, your dedication is helping shape futures. Keep going, keep growing, and remember that the work you do is meaningful!

🎉 Don’t forget! Join us this Thursday for our Sweet 16 Celebration at the Dewey Gottwald Center from 5:00–7:30 PM as we celebrate the impact, growth, and accomplishments of our RTR community!

Let’s make it a great week!

10/21/2026

Check out this current resident - mentor pair, Chris Rodriquez and Casey Siler in Prince William County Public Schools!🐏🔥✨

Through a partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University, aspiring teachers in PWCS can receive firsthand knowledge and experience in the classroom through the PWCS-VCU RTR Apprentice Teacher Residency Program.

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10/21/2026

HAPPY 16 YEARS, RTR! 🐏

From an initial cohort of just 9 residents to more than 80 current residents, the VCU RTR Teacher Residency Program has grown tremendously! Hear from our amazing founder, Dr. Terry Dozier, as she reflects on 16 years of impact, growth, and preparing exceptional teachers for the classroom.

Here’s what 16 years of impact looks like:
• 457 teachers prepared to serve in high-needs schools
• 400+ mentors trained to support the next generation of educators
• Partnerships with 29+ school districts, growing from our initial partnership with Richmond Public Schools
• Alumni earning Teacher of the Year honors and stepping into leadership roles across education

And we’re just getting started!

🎉 ONLY 8 MORE DAYS until our RTR Sweet 16 Celebration! We can’t wait to celebrate this incredible milestone with our RTR community.

Haven’t received your invitation? Email [email protected] to get the details and register!

Here’s to 16 years of impact and the many educators and students whose lives have been changed along the way!

10/19/2026

She’s back! Wenda Thompson Morton, an RTR alumna who now serves as the Lead Residency Coordinator for our Elementary and Secondary Pathways!

Her journey is a wonderful example of how RTR prepares educators to make a lasting impact in the classroom and beyond.

Watch this video to learn more about the various pathways in RTR! , hear from one of our alumni, and discover how you can begin your journey in education.

Ready to take the next step? Our application is now open and closes February 1st! Don’t miss your opportunity to become part of the RTR community.

Visit teachRTR.org to learn more and apply today!

10/15/2026

DON’T FORGET! INFORMATION SESSION HAPPENING TODAY!

Calling all aspiring secondary (middle or high school), special education and elementary teachers! Our first Information Session of the year is happening today, October 15th at 6:00 PM!

It is free to join us online via Zoom! Join us to learn more, ask questions, and get connected.

📅 October 15th
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom

Sign up today using the link in our bio! We can’t wait to be with you!

10/15/2026

INFORMATION SESSION HAPPENING TODAY!

Calling all aspiring secondary (middle or high school), special education and elementary teachers! Our first Information Session of the year is happening today, October 15th at 6:00 PM!

It is free to join us online via Zoom! Join us to learn more, ask questions, and get connected.

📅 October 15th
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom

Sign up today using the link in our bio! We can’t wait to be with you!

Address

1015 W Main Street
Richmond, VA
23220

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18048280387

Website

https://linktr.ee/TeachRTRatVCU

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