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Call Me MiSTER is a Teacher Recruitment and Retention program open to ALL aspiring Teachers, regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender. There is an expectation that graduates make a commitment to serve communities experiencing Teacher recruitment and retention challenges for as many years as they received support. The acronym ‘MiSTER’ (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) is not gender specific.

“I am a dedicated Servant Leader who is perpetuating a sorely needed concept- Servant Leaders as role models in elementary schools.  I am devoted to planting seeds of dignity and respect in children and inspiring them to cultivate those seeds, producing a crop of unprecedented success.  I will teach reading, writing and arithmetic and progress to self-esteem, imagination, and determination.  Because of my immeasurable promise, not only have I earned your respect, I demand it!  A title is only important if ones’ character and integrity dictate its use.  When you address me, please verbalize my destiny…please do not call me by my first name…call me in reference to my great vision…call me Mister!”

MiSTER Damonte J. Cummings

Major:
Elementary Education (BS Degree)
Hometown: Greenville, South Carolina
Favorite Quote: “”I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13

MiSTER Jasmine K. Cooper

Major:
Early Childhood Education (BS Degree)
Hometown: Summerville, South Carolina
Favorite Quote: “You teach by the way you live.” – Anonymous

MiSTER Myles A. Gaines

Major: Physical Education (BS Degree)
Hometown: Goose Creek, South Carolina
Favorite Quote: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.” – Bill Keane

MiSTER Hunter X. Scott

Major: English Education (BA Degree)
Hometown: Pickens, South Carolina
Favorite Quote: “Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace.” – Jonathan Lockwood Huie

MiSTER Tarik J. Henderson, Jr.

Major: Elementary Education (BS Degree)
Hometown: Summerville, South Carolina
Favorite Quote: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:33 NIV

MiSTER Ava L. Miller

Major: Elementary Education (BS Degree)
Hometown: Pine Island, Minnesota
Favorite Quote: “Life is a one-time offer; use it well.” ~ Mark Timm.

MiSTER Terrence L. Smith, Jr.

Major: Educational Leadership (MED Degree)
Hometown: Gaffney, South Carolina
Favorite Quote: “I had a purpose before anybody had an opinion.” – Jalen Hurts

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