Stride is a free program that offers the support early career teachers need to thrive as educators in Memphis. In addition to social outings and fun opportunities to explore Memphis, Stride provides an environment of collaborative learning, peer networking, and professional development. By engaging teachers in their 1st, 2nd or 3rd years in the classroom, Stride helps retain our community’s most promising educators.
New Memphis offers a casual and safe space for all preK-12 teachers to join their colleagues from around the city to discuss pressing topics in today's education landscape and grow together while expanding their network.
Retaining teachers requires developed leaders. We know that you need support to give support. New Memphis is here to give you a boost to be the best you can be! Through Principal Booster shots, school leaders get the opportunity to learn from influential corporate leaders at quarterly professional development breakfasts that equip them with out-of-the-box thinking and leadership strategies to drive retention at their schools.
The annual New Memphis Educators of Excellence award recognizes outstanding prek-12 full-time teachers, instructional staff, and school or network administrators from around the city who have an exceptional impact on our kids, commitment to Memphis, and indomitable spirit. Help us celebrate these invaluable leaders! Nomination and application information is released in May every year and winners are recognized yearly in October.