[Physics opps] Fw: Rhode Island Teaching Fellows

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  From: Magan Thigpen [mailto:mthigpen at tntp.org] 
  Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 9:54 AM
  To: edbert at mit.edu
  Subject: Rhode Island Teaching Fellows

  Dear Professor Bertschinger:

  I am writing to share a career opportunity for outstanding individuals in the field of Physics. Rhode Island Teaching Fellows is a highly-selective alternate route to teaching certification, specifically designed for outstanding individuals whodo not have a background in education. We are currently recruiting future teachers who will have at least a Bachelor’s degree in math, science, English, or a closely related field by June 15, 2010. 

  Rhode Island Teaching Fellows (RITF) recruits, trains, and certifies highly effective educators from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds. Our Fellows come from a diverse array of backgrounds and experiences, from recent college graduates to mid-career professionals. Teaching Fellows’ preparation will begin with a pre-service summer institute in 2010, and their development continues through RITF certification coursework during their first year of teaching (fall 2010-June 2011).

  Rhode Island’s students need teachers who can bring their knowledge and expertise into the classroom and strengthen our students’ skills in general science, chemistry, physics, and biology. A staggering 83% of 11th grade students inRhode Island scored below proficient on the NECAP Science Test*.  Fellows who teach science will have the opportunity to open the door to the sciences for our students in high-needs classrooms across the state.  Fellows will be instrumental in closing the achievement gap and cultivating the next generation of Rhode Island’s scientists.

  Your students are ready to make a difference and we need your help to inform them about this great opportunity.  Please forward this email on to any students, campus leaders, colleagues, and friends who may be interested in learning more about Rhode Island Teaching Fellows and how they can be part of the movement to close the achievement gap in RI. 

  Thank you in advance for sharing this message and referring potential applicants towww.RhodeIslandTeachingFellows.org to learn more about how they can join this elite cohort of educators in RI’s high-need classrooms.

  * InfoWorks, 2009 (pg. 18)


  Kind regards,

  Magan Thigpen
  Senior Program Operations Manager
  Rhode Island Teaching Fellows
  Shape the wave of the future.  Teach.

  401.222.8980 | mthigpen at tntp.org | www.rhodeislandteachingfellows.org

  Teachers matter – so why do we treat them like widgets? www.widgeteffect.org

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