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Mississippi ExcEllEncE in TEaching prograMThE UnivErsiTy of Mississippi
@OleMissMETP
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The Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (METP) is an all-inclusive scholarship designed for the nation’s top-performing students who want to become teachers.
Founded in January 2013 with a $12.95 million grant from the Robert M. Hearin Support Foundation, the program’s goal is to recruit outstanding high school graduates to become secondary English and mathematics teachers in Mississippi.
A joint effort between the University of Mississippi, aka Ole Miss, and Mississippi State University, METP’s unique design allows all recruits, or fellows, to receive a dynamic college experience where they will learn from expert faculty, study abroad and more.
About
Anna Traylor
From: Brandon, Miss.
Northwest Rankin High School
Class of 2018
Major: English Education
“I have always had a passion for learning. I believe that I have been called to help instill this passion in the next generation and make a difference in students’ lives as they grow up.”
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Home to The University of Mississippi, Oxford is a picturesque small town acclaimed as a popular destination spot for its arts, cuisine, culture and Southern charm by leading publications including Southern Living, Garden & Gun, USA Today and The New York Times.
At the heart of the town, the Square is home to dining, shopping and nightlife. Other attractions include Rowan Oak, home to Nobel Prize-winning novelist William Faulker and nearby Sardis Lake offering weekend water fun only minutes away.
Oxford, Miss.
Who Should Apply?Admissions are based on academic achievement, service and passion for teaching. Competitive applicants are expected to have an ACT composite score of 28 or SAT composite score of 1250 (not including writing scores) and a high school GPA of at least 3.5.
Application materials include:
• ACTand/orSATscores• Highschooltranscripts• Twolettersofrecommendation
• Personalstatement(200words)• Applicationessays(500to700words)
Kaypounyers Maye
From: Gulfport, Miss.
Harrison Central High School
Class of 2017
Major: English Education
“I applied to the METP because it was the most rewarding scholarship for education majors. There isn’t any other program that offers a better learning environment or incentives for future educators.”
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5Due to the program’s high standards, all METP fellows possess the credentials to be competitiveforadmissionintoUM’sSallyMcDonnellBarksdaleHonorsCollege.Foundedin1997throughagiftfromalumniJimandSallyBarksdale,theSMBHCpreparescitizenscholarswhoarecommittedtothepublicgoodanddriventofindsolutions.Currently,theSMBHCishome to more than 1,100 undergraduates from schools and departments across the university.
To be considered for admission to the SMBHC, prospects must submit the Honors College portion of the Special Programs and Scholarship application by January 5.
The Honors College provides:
Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College
• Smallerclasssizes(usually15-20students)
• 24-houraccesstotheSMBHCstudyrooms,computer lab and social space
• Honorshousingoncampus
• Accesstofellowshipstosupportstudyabroad, internships or conferences
• Priorityregistration
FormoreinformationabouttheSMBHC,visitwww.honors.olemiss.edu or call 662-915-7294.
Taylor Huey
From: Long Beach, Miss.
Our Lady Academy
Class of 2018
Major: Mathematics Education
“The program is the perfect setup for students aspiring to be teachers and the benefits are everything and more than I could want in a college scholarship.”
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The METP offers an all-inclusive college experience for up to four years, making it one of the most valuable scholarships ever offered in Mississippi.
In addition to full tuition, METP fellows receive:• Ayearlyhousingstipend• Ayearlycampusmealplan• A$1,000technologystipend• A$6,000studyabroadexperience• Fundingtoattendanationalteachingconference
Cross-Campus LearningEach semester, all METP fellows from Ole Miss and MSU gather for cross-campus learning activities. Fellows from both programs will meet one another and have the opportunity to learn from expert faculty at both institutions.
Study AbroadStartinginsummer2016,ourprogramwilltake its pre-service teachers abroad to study educational issues from a multicultural perspective. METP fellows will receive the chance to see the world and visit schools in different cultures. Additionally, fellows willacquiredomesticfieldexperiences,allowing them to observe leading educators across Mississippi and the nation.
Program Benefits
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Emily Reynolds
From: Brandon, Miss.
Northwest Rankin High School
Class of 2017
Major: English Education
“If I have to pick one thing, I hope we can create a high standard of learning. I hope I can inspire students the way my teachers inspired me.”
9Dual Degree OptionsMathematics education majors in the METP currently have a special option to simultaneously receive a B.A.Ed. degree from the School of Education and B.A. or B.S. degree in mathematics fromtheCollegeofLiberalArts.Fellowspursuingbothdegreesmustacquireatleast154hoursover four years.
Other dual-degree options can be arranged, and fellows should discuss this option with their adviser before the end of freshman year.
Service AgreementAll fellows sign a service agreement upon accepting the METP scholarship. Each graduate makes a five-year commitment to teach at a Mississippi public school after graduation. However, this commitment may be deferred for an approved amount of time if a graduate wishes to pursue an advanced degree following his or her undergraduate studies. Those who cannot complete their teaching commitment must repay a proportional amount of funding received while in the program. Priority Deadline: January 5
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Dr. Allan BellmanAssociate Professor of Mathematics Education
Ph.D.,UniversityofCalifornia,Davis
Expertise: Mathematics Education
Dr. Rosemary Oliphant-Ingham Professor of English Education
Ed.D., University of Houston
Expertise: English Education
Brittany StackProgram Assistant
B.S.,ClemsonUniversity
Expertise: Recruitment
Program Faculty & Staff
Dr. David RockDean, School of Education
Ed.D.,UniversityofCentralFlorida
Expertise: Mathematics Education
Dr. Ryan NiemeyerDirector, METP at UM
Ph.D., The University of Mississippi
Expertise: Educational Law and Leadership
Dr. Susan McClelland Chair,DepartmentofTeacherEducation
Ph.D., The University of Mississippi
Expertise: Educational Leadership
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Dr. Allan BellmanAssociate Professor of Mathematics Education
Ph.D.,UniversityofCalifornia,Davis
Expertise: Mathematics Education
Dr. Rosemary Oliphant-Ingham Professor of English Education
Ed.D., University of Houston
Expertise: English Education
Brittany StackProgram Assistant
B.S.,ClemsonUniversity
Expertise: Recruitment
Dr. David RockDean, School of Education
Ed.D.,UniversityofCentralFlorida
Expertise: Mathematics Education
Dr. Ryan NiemeyerDirector, METP at UM
Ph.D., The University of Mississippi
Expertise: Educational Law and Leadership
Dr. Susan McClelland Chair,DepartmentofTeacherEducation
Ph.D., The University of Mississippi
Expertise: Educational Leadership
Drew Hall
From: Houston, Texas
Glenda Dawson High School
Class of 2018
Majors: English Education
“I want to become a teacher to help others have the same great experience I had in high school. I want to be able to make a difference in the world of education.”
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METP.org
Average ACT: 29.1
9 English Education Fellows
7 Mathematics Education Fellows
8 States Represented: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas
2014 Incoming Class Profile
2015 Priority Deadline: January 5
