AUSL recruits, trains, and supports new teachers in underserved communities to ensure every student has a great teacher and transformative education.
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The Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) is pleased to announce the addition of Maureen Seaman to our Board of Directors.
Welcome to the AUSL community, Maureen! 👏
➡️ AUSL is looking for a bold instructional leader who believes coaching is the #1 lever for ensuring every student has access to a great teacher.
Be part of preparing the next generation of great educators: ow.ly/fOCW50YnrzW
🎉 Today’s the day — AUSL Signing Day! 🎉
Admitted class of 2027 residents: grab your AUSL Signing Day box 📦 and share your official announcement—you’re becoming a teacher! 🩵🍎
On Thursday, February 19, get ready to share your official announcement: you’re becoming a teacher! Post on social that day so your friends, family, and AUSL can celebrate with you 🩵
Save the date! 🎉 AUSL is celebrating 25 years of impact at our 25th Anniversary Benefit Dinner!
Join us for an evening celebrating great teachers and the Academy for Urban School Leadership’s impact over the past 25 years.
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🚨 THIS WEEK 🚨
The Future Teachers of Lake County Virtual Job Fair is Wed, Feb 11 at 4pm.
Explore how to become a teacher in just one year, connect with district leaders, and hear from former participants.
👉 Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
Know someone who’s said “I want to be a teacher”? 👀
Join the Future Teachers of Lake County Virtual Job Fair
🗓 Feb 11 | 4pm | Virtual
🎓 One-year pathway
👉 ow.ly/8bQO50XXoOx
Welcome Sara Meno, AUSL’s new Chief Development Officer! 🎉
With nearly 20 years of experience in education & nonprofit fundraising across Chicago, Sara will help grow donor partnerships and scale our work toward training 500 teachers a year by 2030.
Career change on your mind? 🍎
Learn how to become a teacher in just one year at the Future Teachers of Lake County Virtual Job Fair 📚
🗓 Feb 11 | 4pm | Virtual
🍕 Free pizza voucher for attendees
👉 Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
Thinking about a career change? 🍎
Join the Future Teachers of Lake County Virtual Job Fair on Feb 11 at 4pm to learn how you can become a teacher in just one year.
🍕 Free pizza voucher for attendees!
👉 Register & share: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
Nominations are open for AUSL’s 2026 Teacher of Excellence Award! 🎉
Celebrate a former AUSL resident teacher who leads with excellence, innovation, and impact.
🗓️ Nominate a teacher by Jan 26 at 11:59 PM!
ow.ly/7N0950XWpSM
AUSL Teacher Residency Alumni: Where are they now? 🔎
Meet Class of 2007 alumna Principal Mauricia Estes of Beethoven Elementary School in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood. 🌟
Originally a career changer that was eager to teach, Principal Estes has been committed to helping others reach their full potential through training and instruction throughout her career. 💡
Read more about how she discovered the AUSL Teacher Residency and how she continues to apply her learnings from being a resident teacher to her new principalship: ow.ly/MEma50Xh9vp
#ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth #PrincipalPrideChi
Did you know over 40% of our current cohort of resident teachers for the AUSL Teacher Residency come from referrals? 🔎
YOU can be the reason why someone pursues their teaching career and impacts the lives of students everyday! 🌟
You'll also receive a $150 referral bonus when they begin orientation next summer! 🚀
Have someone in mind? Refer them today: ow.ly/uAZF50X1RJA
Senior Associate Director of the Lake County Teacher Residency, Rick Jager, shares his personal message for National Principal Appreciation Month! 💡
What message of appreciation do you have for principals across the country this month? 🌟
Share them in the comments below! 💬
#ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth #PrincipalPrideChi