Transformative Journey: T.E.A.C.H. MISSOURI Scholarship Success Story

Empowering Educational Journeys: A Testimonial of T.E.A.C.H. Missouri

Christine began her educational journey in 2010 when she received her first T.E.A.C.H. MISSOURI associate scholarship. Teaching in a Head Start program, Christine soon realized she would need a bachelor’s degree to maintain her position. Being a single mother made this quest more difficult and more important as she worked to balance classes, work and family. Christine again turned to T.E.A.C.H. MISSOURI to eliminate her financial concerns while receiving support throughout the process from her Scholarship Counselor. By December 2014, she completed her goal, received a raise and was promoted to Staff Development Manager.

In this new role, Christine was able to assist her staff in meeting their educational goals through T.E.A.C.H. MISSOURI scholarships and she has a mission. From making the scholarship part of the interview process as a perk of employment to discussing professional goals with all her educators, Christine is a champion for realizing one’s dreams through education and scholarship.

The assistance provided through T.E.A.C.H. MISSOURI made it possible for Christine to return to school, earn two degrees and move into a more influential position with a higher salary. At the end of her educational journey, Christine had paid only $1000 for two early childhood education degrees! Along the way, Christine has developed into a strong advocate for children and the education of the professionals teaching them through the promotion of the T.E.A.C.H. MISSOURI Scholarship.

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