Sherman Scholars are students who strive to be outstanding science and math teachers, to share their passion for and knowledge of STEM to future generations, and to make a difference in the lives of others.
The Sherman Teacher Scholars Program supports scholars to become culturally responsive and compassionate educators by collaborating with UMBC faculty and local schools. Through school-based partnerships, the program facilitates authentic learning experiences for scholars while promoting student achievement and engagement, particularly in STEM disciplines. The program provides academic and professional coaching to help scholars become high-quality teachers for urban schools. Scholars in early childhood and elementary education prepare to be experts in teaching and integrating STEM subject areas, while secondary candidates become experts in teaching their discipline.
Sherman Teacher Scholars demonstrate the following qualities:
- strong academic aptitude and enthusiasm in their disciplines
- commitment to social justice and community engagement
- open-minded and reflective in mindset and practice
- principled in belief that all children deserve a high-quality education
Our Vision: For every Baltimore student an exceptional STEM educator.
Our Mission: The Sherman Teacher Scholars Program supports scholars to become culturally responsive and compassionate educators by collaborating with UMBC faculty and local schools. Through school-based partnerships, the program facilitates authentic learning experiences for scholars while promoting student achievement and engagement in STEM.