Virginia State University to Address the Petersburg Teacher Shortage
Written By Virginia State University The Virginia State University College of Education has announced a new teacher residency program to help with Petersburg’s teacher shortage and provide future educators with an immersive educational experience. Finding quality teachers has been a struggle for Petersburg in recent years, much like for schools nationwide. When Petersburg realized some of their K-12 classrooms would be overcrowded this upcoming school year, they came to VSU seeking stellar students interested in doing an early teacher residency. In August, the HERO program was born. HERO, or Hybrid Education Residency Opportunity, is a comprehensive and innovative program that