Secondary Teacher Academy

Enhance your resumé with additional practical experience in the schools!


Students say:
 “Joining the USU Teacher Academy was one of the best decisions I made for my education. It allowed me to engage with and become a meaningful part of the school community in ways I wouldn’t have otherwise experienced. The program opened doors for me and provided essential skills that have been crucial in preparing me for my career.”

“This program allowed me to enter my teaching career with more confidence, knowledge, and experience. The opportunities and mentorship from the cohort were pivotal in making me the teacher I am today.”

“There’s a lot that, as students, we don’t get to see about the life of a teacher. The Teacher Academy helps remedy a lot of the unknown. This has been such an enriching experience and has taught me far more about what a career in teaching entails before graduation than I would’ve otherwise gotten.”

Teacher Academy students attend and participate in school meetings during their practicum experiences. These meetings include but are not limited to:

  • Faculty meetings
  • Department meetings
  • Professional Learning Community meetings (PLCs) teachers discussing stuff
  • Data dives
  • Professional learning
Secondary Teacher Academy cohort students have the opportunity to gain valuable experience at the beginning and end of the school year. A stipend paid by USU's Center for the School of the Future allows Secondary Teacher Academy students to attend and participate in before-school activities with the teachers at Mount Logan Middle School, Logan High School, North Cache Middle School, or Maple View Middle School (prior to the beginning of USU's fall semester).  Students will be encouraged to attend and participate in the activities at the end of the school year to experience how a school year is concluded.

Participants in the Secondary Teacher Academy cohort may also apply to work at the school as an instructional aide or other Education Support Personnel (ESP) hourly employee at the school while they are completing their practicum experience. Employment is not guaranteed. 

Requirements to participate:
  • Major in Math Education or Math/Stats Education Composite
  • Admission to STEP (Secondary Teacher Education Program)
To apply:
  •  Fill out the application found here. 
  • Application deadline is April 24. 
Questions?