Who We Are
MƒA Fellowship
MƒA Master Teacher Fellowship
MƒA NY Subcommittee
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MƒA NY’s mission is to improve math education in secondary public schools by recruiting, training, and retaining outstanding mathematics teachers.
Who We Are
MƒA NY operates two programs, the MƒA Fellowship, to increase the number of mathematically talented teachers, and the MƒA Master Teacher Fellowship, to support outstanding mathematics teachers already in the classroom.
The MƒA Fellowships are based on three key principles:
- To teach math effectively one needs strong knowledge of mathematics, solid pedagogical skills, and a desire and ability to interact with young people.
- By providing stipends, it is possible to recruit mathematically qualified individuals into teaching, and to retain outstanding mathematics teachers.
- By providing strong support services, including continuing education, mentoring and professional development, it is possible to inspire a commitment to long-term careers as mathematics teachers
Since its inception in 2004, the MƒA Fellowship has provided aspiring mathematics teachers with the training, mentoring, professional development, and financial resources needed to become effective classroom teachers. In the fall of 2008, over 120 MƒA Fellows will be teaching in more than 96 New York City public secondary schools, impacting the lives of thousands of students.
The MƒA Fellowship is the model for programs in DC, Los Angeles and San Diego. MƒA's Fellowships were also the models bolstering a new National Science Foundation Fellowship Program to substantially increase the corps of highly qualified science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teachers.
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MƒA Fellowship
The MƒA Fellowship is a five-year program for mathematically talented individuals who are new to teaching. During their first year of the program Fellows earn a master's degree in education from one of MƒA New York’s three partner universities – Bard College, New York University, and Teachers College, Columbia University. During years two through five Fellows teach in New York City public secondary schools. The Fellowship includes a full tuition scholarship with health benefits, an annual stipend and mentoring and professional development services.
How the Program Works
Year 1: Prepare to become a secondary school math teacher
- Full tuition scholarship to master's level teacher preparation program at Bard College, New York University, or Teachers College/Columbia University
- Full health benefits
- Student teaching experience
- $30,000 MƒA stipend
Years 2—5: Teach in a New York City public school
- Position as secondary school math teacher in New York City public school
- New York City teacher's salary + MƒA stipends totaling $70,000 over four years
- Mentoring, coaching and support services
- Professional development and MƒA Corps activities
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MƒA Master Teacher Fellowship
The MƒA Master Teacher program rewards exceptional high school math teachers who are currently working in public schools with a four-year Fellowship. Master Teachers receive an annual stipend and participate in professional development and leadership opportunities.
MƒA NY Subcommittee
Contact Information
Lee Umphrey, Interim Executive Director MƒA NY
212-206-0053
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