Seeking Future Secondary STEM Teachers

The teachHOUSTON program at the University of Houston has launched a program with full scholarships available preparing highly qualified STEM teachers through Advancing Cultural and Computational Engagement in STEM Scholars, also referred to as tH-ACCESS.

The program targets students who aspire to become secondary STEM teachers and have an interest in advancing social justice to all students. We are seeking racially, ethnically and linguistically diverse candidates for this program.

About the Program

tH-ACCESS is a partnership between the UH College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, UH College of Technology and UH College of Education. It is supported by grant funding from the National Science Foundation. See our  Frequently Asked Questions page.

Certification Received: Certifications are available in areas of 7–12 Mathematics (235) and 7–12 Science (236).

Instruction Model: Daytime face-to-face and/or virtual classes (Mon–Fri) and field experiences in local public-school districts, based on the structure of each district.

Selected participants will be eligible for:

• Scholarships of $6,000 per semester for up to four semesters for a total of $24,000.

Courses and mentoring will focus on topics such as:

• Student-centered lesson planning in STEM
• Classroom management
• Using technology in meaningful ways with your students
• Understanding the significance of students’ cultural and educational experiences to inform STEM teaching and learning

At teachHOUSTON, we pride ourselves on preparing highly effective, student-centered, teacher leaders in secondary STEM education since 2007. Our success is a combination of our attention to quality and unique structures of support that nurture students throughout the program and after they graduate. Through tH-ACCESS, you will receive the expertise, quality and support of the teachHOUSTON (a UTeach replication) program.

Questions?

See our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Please direct all questions and inquiries to thaccess@uh.edu. Use the phrase “tH-ACCESS” in the email subject line.