Since our founding in 1985, evolving into the Multicultural Teacher Recruitment Program (MTRP) in 2018, our mission has been to enrich the educational experience for all by fostering a community of educators who mirror the global society in which we live. This mission is supported by a collaborative effort with the University of Louisville College of Education and Human Development, Jefferson County Public Schools, and the Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative.
MTRP champions the advancement of educators who bring a wealth of perspectives and pedagogical strengths to their teaching, empowering them to engage with and inspire every student in their classroom. We provide substantial support through scholarships, academic guidance, and professional development opportunities, ensuring that all educators are equipped to offer a comprehensive and encompassing educational experience.
Our goal is to cultivate an environment where every student benefits from instruction that celebrates a range of cultural understandings and teaching methods. By preparing educators who are adept at fostering rich, respectful, and encompassing learning environments, MTRP contributes to a dynamic, supportive educational ecosystem across Kentucky, the Louisville metropolitan area, and beyond.
To learn more about the vision, goals, and more about the MTRP, please check out this article.
MTRP has been such a great experience for me this semester. The people in charge of MTRP and those that help with it have been so welcoming, kind, and encouraging to me this semester. They have done check-ins to see how I am doing, and I can tell they really care for the students at UofL. This program has already introduced me to other future teachers, current teachers, and other people involved in the education world. I have thoroughly enjoyed talking with and meeting with all of these new people, especially those that look like me and can relate to me. I can't wait to do even more with the program next semester!
-Jasmine Meadows
Sophomore in Early Elementary Education
Throughout my time with MTRP, I have been given so many opportunities to connect with others within my major and network with those who are already in the field of Education! I have been able to grow as an individual because of this program and I feel as though I am always supported. I love MTRP because this support system helped me achieve my goals as a student at the University of Louisville, but more importantly as a new teacher entering an unpredictable field.
-Melanie Mccausland Noguera
Sophomore in Early Elementary Education
