Aspiring Teacher Pathway is a school offered program where UTRGV Harlingen Collegiate High students embark on a four year journey through both coursework and experiences in the field of education.

"Being part of the Aspiring Teacher Pathway was an amazing experience. It showed me how important teaching is - no matter the field, we're always helping others learn."

-Aundrea Mora, Class of ’25 and Former Aspiring Teacher Pathway Ambassador

UTRGV Partnership

Est. 2018

HCISD partners with UTRGV to provide real-world and classroom simulated trainings. Students take courses in education throughout their four-year journey, ending with a college level course in education at the UTRGV Harlingen Collegiate High campus.

“I am honored to guide my students through the Aspiring Teacher Pathway. They build real-world teaching skills, gain hands-on experience, and earn their Texas state teacher-aide certification. It brings me joy to see them become not just confident educators, but equipped for success whether in the classroom or whatever path they choose next.”

-Celina Fernandez, Teacher Aspiring Pathway Teacher

Four Years, One Amazing Journey!

Students at UTRGV Harlingen Collegiate High School are able to begin experiencing teaching by shadowing teachers in the classroom all the way through designing and teaching lessons with students.

"Through this program, I discovered my love for helping others and will always carry the lessons and friend-ships I made with me."

-Aundrea Mora, Class of ’25 and Former Aspiring Teacher Pathway Ambassador

UTRGV Learning

Students in the Aspiring Teacher Pathway benefit from instruction by experienced educators in their education classes, additionally students are afforded the opportunity to enroll in a college-level course at UTRGV.

Education Classes

Throughout high school, students in the Aspiring Teacher Pathway take education courses that equip them for hands-on teaching an developing skills like crafting their own lesson plans.

Hands-on Experience

Students gain hands-on experience by visiting district elementary schools, where they put the teaching strategies and lesson plans learned in their education classes into action.

How to Enroll:

Call UTRGV Harlingen Collegiate High to enroll now!

(956) 430 - 9690

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