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The Teach in Bama (TIB) teacher pipeline scholarship program was developed to increase the number of students in the educator preparation program at The University of Alabama.

According to the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the number of students in the U.S. completing traditional teacher education programs between 2008-2019 dropped by more than one third. The 2025 Alabama Report Card indicated that there are over 3,400 teacher shortages in the state.

The Teach in Bama program is designed to recruit, train and retain talented individuals who have the potential to become successful teachers and consists of several stages. These stages include identifying potential candidates and providing them with academic and professional development opportunities while mentoring and supporting them throughout their academic careers and initial teaching experiences. The program also aims to expand the teaching workforce by recruiting candidates with a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

The inaugural Teach in Bama class of 2025. From left in front, Mariana Tomas, Evelyn Sides, Romina Aguirre Revilla, Kylie Lubbers, Yudith Valencia-Garcia and Kallie Wilson; second row: Emily McKee, Lily Feely, Regan Winchester, Krista Hall, Chloe Lubbers and Israel Cole; third: Lola Smith, Jillian Boyda and Madison Taylor; back: Tamia McMillian, Alillian Brown, Macy Jo Hamm and Davis Jones.
The inaugural Teach in Bama class of 2025. From left in front, Mariana Tomas, Evelyn Sides, Romina Aguirre Revilla, Kylie Lubbers, Yudith Valencia-Garcia and Kallie Wilson; second row: Emily McKee, Lily Feely, Regan Winchester, Krista Hall, Chloe Lubbers and Israel Cole; third: Lola Smith, Jillian Boyda and Madison Taylor; back: Tamia McMillian, Alillian Brown, Macy Jo Hamm and Davis Jones.
TIB students Jillian Boyda, Lola Smith, Lily Feely and Romina Aguirre Revilla have fun at the bowling alley.
TIB students Jillian Boyda, Lola Smith, Lily Feely and Romina Aguirre Revilla have fun at the bowling alley.
Dr. Brittany Adams and several TIB scholars are all smiles after a group cycling class at the Student Recreation Center.
Dr. Brittany Adams and several TIB scholars are all smiles after a group cycling class at the Student Recreation Center.
TIB scholars cheer on the Tide gymnastics team during their meet against Oregon State. From left, Madison Taylor, Macy Jo Hamm, Israel Cole, Kallie Wilson, Alillian Brown and Emily McKee.
TIB scholars cheer on the Tide gymnastics team during their meet against Oregon State. From left, Madison Taylor, Macy Jo Hamm, Israel Cole, Kallie Wilson, Alillian Brown and Emily McKee.
TIB scholars Krista Hall, Yudith Valencia-Garcia and Dr. Brittany Adams in foreground with Macy Jo Hamm and Mariana Sebastian-Tomas in background at the bowling alley.
TIB scholars Krista Hall, Yudith Valencia-Garcia and Dr. Brittany Adams in foreground with Macy Jo Hamm and Mariana Sebastian-Tomas in background at the bowling alley.

IN THE NEWS

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Teach in Bama celebrates one year of fostering next generation of educators

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The University of Alabama has a new program in response to teacher shortages