Warner program aids area teachers
Borasi |
ocal educators who are interested in furthering their education may have financial assistance thanks to a new program sponsored by the Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development. In addition to four full-tuition, competitive scholarships, all educators in area schools are eligible for guaranteed tuition grants of up to $12,000 in qualifying master's or nondegree professional programs through the Greater Rochester Educator Scholarship and Grant Program.
The funding is available to practicing school personnel who wish to pursue a program in teaching, school leadership, or counseling on a part-time basis, while remaining employed as an educator. Teachers employed by public, private, and parochial pre-K through 12 schools in Monroe, Wayne, Ontario, Livingston, Orleans, and Genesee counties are eligible.
"We believe in the power of education," says Warner School Dean Raffaella Borasi. "We believe that schools and educators have the power to shape lives and raise the economic and social well-being of our community. And we know that quality staff in schools make all the difference. To that end, the Warner School is investing in the 'people power' that brings schools to life and unites communities in excellence."
The scholarships will be awarded to exceptional area educators who have demonstrated a commitment to serving the community's children and have shown leadership skills.
The tuition grant will be awarded at the rate of $1,000 per course taken at the Warner School, for a maximum total grant of $12,000. While no G.R.E. scores are required for professional programs, students must apply and be accepted to a master's or nondegree teaching, administration, or school counseling program to receive the tuition grant. The next two admissions deadlines are April 1 and July 1.
"Since ours is a national research university, many of the educators we prepare graduate and leave the area," Borasi says. "Even so, we historically have put a strong focus on our relationships with local schools. These new programs are ways to deepen our ties with area schools and educators and engage in collaborations to build a stronger community."
The Warner School will host an information reception for interested educators at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, in the Havens Lounge on the third floor of Wilson Commons. For further information on the reception, the scholarship and grant program, and all educational offerings at the Warner School, visit www.rochester.edu/warner, call x5-3950, or e-mail warner@rochester.edu.
Maintained by University Public Relations
Please send your comments and suggestions to:
Public Relations.
