The Kern Teacher Residency is dedicated to recruiting and retaining diverse individuals with the cultural competency to connect with the Greenfield community and make a significant impact on preparing our students socially, emotionally, and academically for the 21st century.
Increase teacher effectiveness and retention by:
Putting the focus on student learning
Understanding how data guides instruction
Working collaboratively and not in isolation
Filling the teacher's tool belt with research best practices
Surrounding teacher candidates with a dedicated support group focused on their success
Research shows that the greatest factor in student achievement is an effective teacher.
The Greenfield Residency for Education Specialists (GREAT) is an alternative pathway for students seeking an education specialist teaching credential. The GREAT program provides residents with a network of mentors and staff who are dedicated to support them. Residents receive quality supervision, coaching and training that will prepare them to be special education teachers for the Greenfield Union School District.