College of Education
Troops to Teachers is a cooperative-program of the Department of Education and Department of Defense which provides referral and placement assistance to military personnel interested in teaching as a second career. Financial assistance may be available to help pay for the cost of a teacher certification program or as an incentive to teach in a "high-needs" school.
>> Troops-to-Teachers national site
http://www.proudtoserveagain.com
>> Mountain West Troops-to-Teachers
http://www.dantes.doded.mil/dantes_Web/troopstoteachers/index.asp
Requirements
Requirements for eligibility for referral and placement assistance:
- The last period of service was honorable.
- Active duty members who separate with a minimum of six years of service as of January 8, 2002.
- Elementary or Secondary Education: Baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited institution at the time of application.
- Vocational / Technical Education: Equivalent of one year of college with six years of experience in a vocational or technical field.
$5000 Stipends, $10000 bonus if eligible (call for details).
People
Mountain West TTT Region (CO, KS, NE, NV, NM, UT)
- Mr. Joe Morgan, Regional Director
Email: jmorgan@uccs.edu - Mrs. Meghan Diderrich, Program Assistant
Phone: (719) 255-3486
Email: mdiderri@uccs.edu - Ms. Illana Gordon, Regional Director of Administration
Phone: (719) 255-4106
Email: igordon@uccs.edu - Mr. Bob Leonard, Colorado State Director
Email: bleonard@uccs.edu - Mr. Wayne Rees, Spouses to Teachers Representative
Email: wrees@uccs.edu
Contact Us
Mountain West Troops to Teachers
1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Phone: 719-255-4107 Fax: 719-255-4381
Toll Free: 800-438-6851
Email: info@mwttt.com