Teacher Pipeline

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GOAL:  Create a Teacher Pipeline

Grow Your Own

  • Participant earns a bachelor's degree

  • Wonderful opportunity for students, staff, community members

Flexible:

  • Online Coursework: One class at a time online*, allowing you to network with peers and faculty nationwide

  • Local Field Experiences: Field experience hours and student teaching in your current district*

Affordable:

  • Generous New Scholarships: Opportunities for qualifying school district employees seeking initial teacher licensure:

    • 32% off tuition for online bachelor's programs*

Supportive:

  • Quick Transcript Evaluations: Unofficial credit evaluation within 24 business hours after submitting transcripts for a personalized graduation plan with GCU

  • Academic Support: Guidance around licensure prep including support with teacher certification exams

  • After College: Lifelong teaching support and resources thanks to GCU's College of Education Promise

Collaboration with Region 10

  • Graduate enroll in Region 10 Alternative Certification Program immediately following bachelor's degree or in the last semester of the degree

  • Complete content area assessment

  • Complete 50 hours of observation and 150 hours of coursework

Participant or District Incentives

  • Participant can be hired by district as aide, bus driver, etc. while participating in bachelor's program

  • Participant can receive 32% off tuition for online bachelor's program*

  • Retention clause for supporting program enrollment

*Review GCU information regarding admission, scholarship, and additional details included on the New Teacher Preparation Scholarships Flyer:

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Partnership Benefits Page

Ready to elevate your life and grow both personally and professionally? Join us in partnership with Grand Canyon University to embark on a transformative journey toward earning your degree and certification, empowering you to make a lasting impact in education and unlock new opportunities for success.

Visit the Partnership Benefits Page.

Over 100 GCU alumni have been recognized in the field of education, including as Superintendent, Administrator or Teacher of the Year award recipients as of February 2024.

Contacts

Program Coordinator
Ramona Oats
972-348-1532
Email Ramona Oats

Consultant
Lisa Burton
972-348-1736
Email Lisa Burton

Consultant
Amenia Munn
972-348-1720
Email Amenia Munn

Program Coordinator
Dr. Patricia Williams
972-348-1372
Email Dr. Patricia Williams

Administrative Assistant
Julie Ramos
972-348-1640
Email Julie Ramos

Administrative Assistant
Kelly Dean-Vazquez
972-348-1174
Email Kelly Dean-Vazquez

In Partnership:

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