Future Teachers Sought for UMaine Academy
Contact: Kay Hyatt at(207) 581-2761
ORONO, Maine — The University of Maine Future Teachers’ Academy is looking for a few Maine high school students who are passionate about mathematics and science and interested in teaching. The free academy takes place June 26-July1 on the UMaine campus.
Sponsored by the UMaine College of Education and Human Development, the goal of the Future Teachers’ Academy is to spark and retain the interest of talented high school juniors and seniors in becoming secondary mathematics and science teachers. There are statewide and national shortages of highly qualified teachers certified in the areas of secondary mathematics and science, particularly the physical sciences.
In addition to selected students from Maine, a small group of aspiring math and science teachers from Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy in the Bronx, N.Y., will participate in this fourth annual event. Workshops and discussions about the teaching and learning of math and science, a day exploring science on the Maine coast, a variety of campus experiences, and the opportunity to meet other aspiring teachers are highlights of the Academy.
Motivated, in-coming high school juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply for the Academy and campus experience. The application deadline is May 13. Information and applications are available from UMaine Associate Dean Owen Logue, (207) 581-2485; oj.logue@umit.maine.edu.
Students applying should include a recent transcript of grades, a personal essay indicating why they wish to become a teacher, and a letter of recommendation from the high school principal or designated administrator.