Resources for Future Black Educators
Supportive communities, tailored teaching programs, financial aid and more. Teaching is more than a profession—teachers shape lives.
A diverse teaching workforce improves education for all students.
Resources
6%
U.S. teachers identify as Black
19%
of Houston students identify as Black
11%
of TX teachers identify as Black
2%
of U.S. teachers identify as Black males
Black Educator Communities
Join a community of dedicated Houston educators on your path to teaching.
Explore Webinars
Hear advice, inspiration and guidance from visionary Black educators in our recorded webinars.
Two Extraordinary Black Educators
Angela Moss is a Special Education teacher at Francis Elementary in Aldine ISD. She is also a graduate from Prairie View A&M University.
"My students inspire me every day to be a better person. It is important for me to show my students that their disabilities don’t define who they are. I enjoy finding new ways for my students to learn. I never want them to feel incapable of learning because they learn differently from others. I hope to continue making positive changes in my students' lives."
Jason Ester has known he wanted to be a teacher since the 2nd grade. Jason is currently a 2nd Grade Math and Science teacher at Marcella Elementary in Aldine ISD.
“I knew the minute I stepped into my 2nd grade classroom I was going to be greeted by Ms. Kerr and her contagious smile. The level of joy she brought to learning pushed me to want to become a teacher. I want my students to experience the joy of learning and having a teacher who truly cares.”
Explore Educator Programs
Texas Southern University
Learn MoreTexas Southern University is a student-centered comprehensive doctoral university committed to ensuring equality, offering innovative programs that are responsive to its urban setting and transforming diverse students into lifelong learners, engaged citizens and creative leaders in their communities.
University of Houston
Learn MoreThe University of Houston is ranked among the nation’s best colleges according to The Princeton Review. The award-winning UH College of Education offers an undergraduate and a graduate program for aspiring teachers.
University of Houston–Downtown
Learn MoreThe University of Houston-Downtown is a comprehensive four-year university offering bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. UHD welcomes and embraces students from all backgrounds, and is proud to be recognized nationally as a Minority-Serving Institution.
Scholarships
Get the financial support you need to become a teacher. Whether you're in high school, college, or graduate school, there are plenty of funding opportunities in Houston.
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