Four teacher residents stand together in a bright school hallway, smiling at the camera. They are dressed casually in jeans and sweaters, standing shoulder to shoulder. Behind them are colorful classroom bulletin boards and hallway decorations.

Hope Public Schools is proud to partner with Southern Arkansas University to host teacher residents who are working side-by-side with our teachers throughout the school year. This hands-on experience allows them to co-teach, co-plan, and build meaningful relationships that prepare them to be “day one ready” educators.

Our SAU residents shared how life-changing this experience has been — preparing them to step confidently into their own classrooms next year.

Thank you to residents Mona Gillingham, Mona Olivia Childress, Arlie Pierce, Emmy Lou Duvall, and SAU Site Coordinator Jody Waters for making this partnership a success.

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