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Teacher Fellowship

Across the Mississippi Delta, schools have difficulty recruiting and retaining certified teachers. Many educators who choose to serve in the Delta enter the classroom with passion but quickly become overwhelmed by the challenges of serving economically, spiritually, and socially vulnerable children in under-resourced and geographically rural schools. In these communities, teachers are not just educators; they are mentors, counselors, and a stable influence and presence in the lives of students who need it the most. 

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The Reclaimed Teacher Fellowship

The Reclaimed Teacher Fellowship exists to support and equip teachers serving in under-resourced schools throughout the Mississippi Delta. Our desire is to come alongside our Fellows and local teachers and help them grow in their spiritual maturity, educational effectiveness, and missional impact. 

The Teacher Fellowship Program provides:

  • Teacher housing during the Fellowship term at The Village.

  • A supportive team environment with ongoing mentorship, discipleship, and encouragement.

  • Professional development opportunities, including CEU sessions.

  • Guidance and assistance with certification and licensure requirements.

  • Opportunities to serve the vulnerable in the community through local churches, partnerships, and outreach efforts.

Hear From Our Fellows

  • When I walk into the classroom before the school day starts, I try to remember to pray over the desks because I know that He is working individually on the lives of those who enter my room each day. It's a blessing and an encouragement to get to walk this path with each of my students.

    Hannah Watts, Reclaimed Fellow

  • I want to teach in the Mississippi Delta because it's home and because I understand it. I grew up in a rural area, and that experience shaped who I am. It taught me patience, humility, and how important it is to show up for people, even when things are hard.

    Caitlin Parker, Reclaimed Fellow

  • To be a Reclaimed Teacher in this Fellowship is honestly life-changing. I believe our Lord put me in this situation for something I haven't yet begun to understand.

    Timothy Winston, Reclaimed Fellow

  • The Delta has a strong sense of community and culture, and I want to give back by investing in students academically and personally. Teaching here isn't just about content for me; it is about building trust, creating stability, and helping students see that they are capable of more than they may realize.

    Caitlin Parker, Reclaimed Fellow

  • I want to keep teaching because of the unique position that teachers have in uplifting and witnessing to younger generations.

    Brady Peacock, Reclaimed Fellow