Call Me MiSTER
The mission of Call Me MiSTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) is to increase the pool of available teachers from a broader range of communities and educational backgrounds in Virginia’s K-12 teacher workforce. Call Me MiSTER (CMM) prepares participants for impactful careers as elementary, middle, or high school teachers through the provision of resources and support to successfully persist them through the process of navigating college.
The University of Mary Washington, the College of Education, and Call Me MiSTER welcome high school, prospective, current, transfer, and continuing education students!
Call Me MiSTER focuses on:
Employment: We partner with area school division on employment opportunities so students can earn while they learn.
Mentoring: Students have an assigned CMM mentor, advisor, and experienced mentor teachers and supervisors to guide them through coursework and K-12 experiences.
Community: Connections with peers, mentors, and community members are established and fostered to support with a sense of belonging.
Funding: Funding for scholarships, basic needs, emergencies, practicums, and internships may be available to qualifying students.
Become A MiSTER!
It is the policy of the University of Mary Washington that no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or in any way be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the University. Participation in the Call Me MiSTER Program is open to anybody, regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender, if they can facilitate the achievement of its objectives.
Discrimination based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status is prohibited.
Call me MiSTER funding for faculty, staff, and students is contingent upon state funding.
