Kate Hall, Ed.D.

Director @TN_GYO_Center, Former NIET Senior Specialist, Assistant Principal, Reading Coach Consultant, Literacy Coach and Teacher

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Tuesday, our very own Kate Hall hosted an interest meeting at Kingsport City Schools for aspiring apprentices! @KPCSchools

20 enthusiastic candidates learned about the Grow Your Own opportunity and connected with the EPP or community college that best fits their journey. 👏🍎

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We are proud to be one of the first members to join Jobs for the Future's #75MillionNetwork! 🙌 @jfftweets

This movement aims to ensure that 75 million people facing barriers to the workforce are employed in quality jobs by 2033. https://t.co/Ki6vOFRPRw

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We're thrilled to share that the GYO Center is featured in the 2025 Academic Supply for Occupational Demand Report! (see pages 27 & 27) #growyourown

Explore the full report here: https://t.co/GVu3JgNvr0

Report is produced by:
@TNHigherEd
@Jobs4_TN
@TNECD
@TNedu

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Honored to share the Grow Your Own Collaboratory at the @UTSystemNews Grand Challenges Summit, which trains 600 mentors yearly to support future educators in Tennessee!

Thanks to @UT_Southern , @utmartin, @SCORE_TN, the Tennessee Education Association and the @UTBoydCenter

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Yesterday, our very own Kate Hall and Erin Crisp attended UT Day on the Hill. It was a pleasure to connect with our state's elected officials and share the work we're doing to strengthen K-12 education in Tennessee.

#growyourown

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The Memphis Shelby Co. Schools' Teaching as a Profession program serves as a model for cultivating future educators. The program equips students with skills and knowledge necessary for successful careers in education.

Learn more about TAP! https://t.co/42qbwAjTVG
#growyourown

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The Lewis County Schools’ TAP program combines a passionate instructor, strategic resource allocation, dedicated support from the district, and a focus on local talent development to position itself to make an impact on the teacher shortage.

Learn more! https://t.co/mEKKjuGJGL

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The GYO Center is thrilled to share our insights at the upcoming Grand Challenges Summit!!

1️⃣ GYO Session: Building Efficacy and Collective Leadership with K-12 Teachers
2️⃣ UTK session: Addressing Tennessee's Teacher Shortage

Learn More! https://t.co/Ab1rGD3LgF

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Lawrence County Schools’ TAP program provides a comprehensive blend of coursework, practical experience, and clear pathways to licensure. The program benefits students, schools, and the community.

Learn more about TAP! https://t.co/42qbwAjTVG

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Excited to receive a $500,000 grant as part of the @UTSystemNews Grand Challenges initiative! The funds support the Grow Your Own Collaboratory, enhancing mentor teacher professional development — an essential step in retaining novice teachers.

More here: https://t.co/XNH3bFkmjC

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Yesterday, we presented at the Southeastern Center of Regional Excellence meeting at Cleveland City Schools @clevecityschool. We had the opportunity to share the strategic plan for the GYO center with school leaders.

Learn about the GYO Strategic Plan: https://t.co/DqWsfra9pC

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Hear from Andrea and Kaylee at Summertown High School in Lawrence County about how they’re helping high school students explore a future in teaching through the Teaching As a Profession (TAP) program! Learn more about TAP here: https://t.co/42qbwAjTVG

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Best of both worlds, indeed! ⭐️In Tennessee, teacher apprenticeship degrees are paving accessible pathways into teaching, empowering school districts to cultivate well-prepared educators from within their own communities. Proud to have contributed to this recent report!

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Yesterday, a team of faculty from Daytona State College visited Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, along with the GYO Center and @austinpeay
Austin Peay State University, to learn more about our initiatives in teacher apprenticeship.
@DSC_News
@cmcssinfo

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Kingsport City Schools' work-based learning program and the GYO Registered Teaching as a Profession initiative, offers a pathway for students to transfer from high school pre-apprenticeships to GYO RTAP, fostering future educators. @kcs__district

Explore: https://t.co/42qbwAkrLe

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Fall is here, and we're back in the groove of school and work! Hear from Knox County Schools' Grow Your Own teacher apprentices about how the program has helped them learn, grow and thrive.

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We offer free technical assistance to school districts to launch or expand educator workforce strategies, including registering apprenticeship programs and recruiting educators. Now, we’re excited to introduce a new resource: the LEA Playbook.

Learn more: https://t.co/OZG4J7jxHa

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As we approach two weeks since the devastating floods in the southeast, our thoughts are with the educators and communities in northeast Tennessee facing ongoing challenges.

Check out @UT_President Randy Boyd's recent posts which share links for where donations can be directed.

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Last week, Kate Hall and Bianca Pratt shared at the East Center of Regional Excellence (CORE) Supervisor Study Council. They provided an overview of the GYO Center's strategic plan, the LEA recruitment process, and upcoming ways to connect.
@TNedu

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The Tennessee Grow Your Own Center makes every K-12 learner’s educational experience better by equipping their schools with expanded pipelines of education professionals who are confident, highly skilled, and committed to their communities.

Learn more: https://t.co/DpypPDKX09