Teacher Scholars Academy

THE TEACHER SCHOLARS ACADEMY will grow the next generation of diverse educators that will lead the way for educational change. The program aim is to prepare the teachers who will be the backbone of school transformation, reflective thinkers who will continue to grow and develop beyond their degree. We intend that teachers who emerge from the academy will be engaged in ways that prepare students for the future.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Teacher Scholars Academy will support the preparation of exceptional teacher/leaders who:

• Are effective and confident in facilitating learning for all of Nebraska’s students.
• Can promote learning in a variety of settings using inquiry, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.
• Will become a generation of teacher leaders who will motivate schools to innovate
• Will, in turn, create a generation of students ready to fully participate in and lead society.

Application Deadline Extended to February 1

The application has been extended in order to allow students more time to complete all application materials. You can find the application under the ‘College Specific and Honors Programs’ tab in MyRed after you apply to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Applicant reviews are set to begin on February 3, 2020. The application consists of two parts. 1) demographic information and essay, and 2) resume and personal video. Further instructions are listed below:

Part 1 (MyRed):

• Demographic Information
• 500-word essay answering the following prompts: What qualities do you possess that will make you an effective teacher and how will the Academy experience assist you in achieving your long term teaching goals?

Once Part 1 is submitted, you will receive an email with further instructions and a link to submit your resume and personal video. Directions for the resume and video are below:

• Updated resume highlighting your leadership, community service, or other experiences that highlight your skills
• 3-5 minute personal YouTube video including a brief introduction followed by answer to both of the following prompts: Why do you want to be a teacher? Tell us about a time you taught someone something new

Inquiries about the Teacher Scholars Academy can be submitted here:
Information Request