Last week we had the pleasure of Tommy and Megan joining us in Memphis for an exploration visit before they departed to New Orleans to see the First Lines Schools Community Practice with ASD. We all met for lunch at The Beauty Shop Restaurant, where we also celebrated Tammy's birthday.

Hanley Here We Come!

 

We will serve at Hanley Elementary starting the 2013 school year!

We are humbled and excited that the Achievement School District  has matched Aspire with Hanley Elementary within the Orange Mound community. Over the next few months we will work with families and staff to create and plan the best possible school for the students. We would like to build on the rich traditions, programs and successes that already exist at Hanley.

Residents Touring Memphis

The residents had the opportunity to see the city with Mr. Charles, the greatest bus driver in Memphis, and Memphis Jones, docent extraordinaire.

The residents visited three ASD Schools, Frayser Elementary, Corning Elementary, and Conerstone Preparatory. After the school tour, residents debriefed the experince led by Nate Monley, Resident Coach.

Here we go again, working together as a team. The ropes course at Brideges allowed everyone to leave their comfort zone and enter, the Stretch Zone.

What a great way to refuel than eating a meal at South of Beale.

This group will be reponsible for children's education in Memphis. TEAM ASPIRE!!!

 
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Aspire Teacher Residents

Next week our teacher residents will be joining us in Memphis to get to know the city. They are spending this year learning from their Mentor teachers. We are so excited to have the opportunity to spend the week with them!

Choose 901

Choose 901 is a great website to learn more about Memphis.  Check it out and let me know what you think! We are partnering with them to plan our trips for Residents to Memphis and to do recruitment.

Countdown

We officially have a countdown clock at EMERGE!!  I can't believe there are only 258 days until we start school next year. Time is flying by!!

Aspire Billboard!

This is a picture of a billboard we have posted in the community to help get the word out!