Teacher Scholars
Interested in Learning More About the Teacher Scholars?
Contact Jodi Hofberg, Program Coordinator
Email: jodi_hofberg@abss.k12.nc.us
Office Phone: 336.438.4000 ext. 37838
Mobile: 336.264.7266
BUILDING AND INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE EDUCATORS
Alamance Burlington Schools is looking for students who have a desire to become teachers. Students who are interested in attending Alamance Community College and graduate with an Associate in Arts Teacher Preparation degree can then transfer to one of the 16 North Carolina Colleges and Universities ready to begin their bachelor degree. Upon graduation and successful completion of a teaching certificate, students will be guaranteed employment in ABSS!
Vision of the Teacher Scholars
Support ABSS High School and ACC students who have a desire to become a K - 12 teacher and come back home to ABSS upon college graduation.
Benefits of Being a Teacher Scholar
A rigorous yet supportive structure led by the Teacher Scholars Program Coordinator.
Scheduling support and targeted advising
Access to NC Career and College Promise (CCP) courses junior and senior year which includes free tuition and textbooks.
Students will remain enrolled at their current high school.
Field experience through the honors weighted Teacher Cadet I & Teacher Cadet II Courses.
Opportunities to attend the NC Future Teachers (FTA) Conference in Raleigh and hold a leadership position in your high schools FTA chapter.
Teacher Prep Pathway Curriculum Plan designed specifically for University Transfer students
Field experiences with EDU 187 Teaching and Learning for All
CCP advising and early course registration
Scholarship and grant opportunities through the ACC Foundation
Graduate with an AA or AS Teacher Prep degree
Steps to Becoming a Teacher Scholar
Applications for fall semester entry is January 1st - March 31st
Applications for spring semester entry is August 1st -Nov 1st
Special Application window is open April 15th - May 15th
- Make an appointment with your school counselor to review the gpa requirements (2.8 unweighted) for the program. School Counselors should reach out to jodi_hofberg@abss.k12.nc.us
- Rising juniors or seniors must complete the Career and College Promise Application in order to take dual enrollment courses with Alamance Community College. Select Associate in Arts Teacher Prep Students must meet the unweighted 2.8 GPA to be eligible which is based on CCP requirements.
- Email jodi_hofberg@abss.k12.nc.us and kimberlys_davis@abss.k12.nc.us once your CCP application has been signed and returned to your high school counselor.
Complete the Teacher Scholars Program Application by the deadline.
You will receive an email notification of your Teacher Scholars application status and next steps.
Recommended Coursework
Junior Year
English 111 & English 112
Teacher Cadet I H
Teacher Cadet II H
Optional: CCP Courses from Teacher Prep Pathway
COM 231- Intro to Public Speaking
PSY 150- General Psychology
ACA 122- College Transfer Success
Senior Year
English 231 & English 241
EDU 187 includes 20 hours of field experience
EDU 216
Optional: CCP Courses from Teacher Prep Pathway
Honor Cord Requirements
20 volunteer hours (outside of the field experience requirement)
Member of your high school FTA Chapter and highly encouraged to hold an officer position.
Volunteer Log must be submitted to Jodi Hofberg by April 15th of your senior year.
Maintain at minimum a 2.5 unweighted gpa or meet the requirements for CCP courses.