SAGE TEACHER MENTOR PROGRAM

 

Since 2012, Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom has been mentoring new schools through their start up phases of school gardening.

 

Click here for the application
 

ABOUT

 

Applications and mentoring is open to teachers who:

1. Want to start a new school garden and integrate agriculture into their classroom, 

2. Are in the beginning stages of school garden & agriculture programming, or

3. Wish to revitalize existing programs and gardens

 

SERVICES

 

Mentored schools are a part of our program for two years, and:

• Attend an initial cohort meeting on August 4 2015

• Attend cohort meetings at the Fall and Spring Mass Ag conferences

• Have a one on one initial consultation

• Receive season visits from our coordinator and/or mentors

• On-going phone and e-mail support from coordinator and/or mentors

• Apply for a mini-grant or stipend for supplies

• Receive a kit of resources

• Create a lesson or activity to share with their cohort and other Massachusetts educators 

 

APPLICATION

The application period is currently closed.

 

CRITERIA

 

To apply you must

1. Be a teacher working within a Massachusetts elementary, middle, or high school

2. Have school principal or supervisor support