Meet the residents in the 12th cohort of the STR program and why they are passionate about becoming an educator in Seattle Public Schools.
The Seattle Teacher Residency (STR) was developed in 2012 by the Alliance in partnership with the University of Washington, Seattle Education Association and Seattle Public Schools to recruit, prepare and retain high quality elementary and special education teachers for students furthest from educational justice in Seattle Public Schools. Now in its 12th year, educators primarily come from the communities they serve, teaching mainly in Title I elementary schools.
The 14-month program is intentionally designed to recruit and prepare future educators who share a passion for educational justice. Once accepted and enrolled, these residents complete coursework integrated with a 1-year mentored practicum to earn a Masters in Teaching (MIT) degree from the University of Washington College of Education. Upon graduation in summer 2025, they receive priority in securing teaching positions and make a commitment to teaching in a Seattle elementary or special education setting for five years with ongoing support from the STR community.
The diversity of STR residents continues to increase the district’s overall percent of BIPOC educators, positively impacting students’ educational experiences. Get to know the residents this year and what fuels their passion for education and teaching.
2024-25 Cohort 12 Residents
