Teaching for Transformation: Erika’s Mission to Change Lives Through Education

by Sal Navarro | Oct 21, 2025 | News from the Network

“I’ve always considered myself a bit of a disruptor,” said Chicago resident teacher Erika Oyinloe.  “I get the opportunity to be a change maker in the classroom. I just want to make sure that as long as I’m in the room, the student with the least amount of resources...

From Tech to Teaching: How an AUSL Alumna Discovered her Passion for the Classroom and Leadership

by Sal Navarro | Oct 21, 2025 | News from the Network

Principal Mauricia Estes has always had a passion for helping others grow – empowering students and colleagues alike to discover new ways of learning and to become confident, informed members of their communities.  She is just two months into her principalship at...

AUSL Trained, CPS Made: How One Alumna Became a Force for Change

by Sal Navarro | Oct 21, 2025 | News from the Network

The AUSL Teacher Residency has a growing alumni community of 1,549 teachers, school leaders, and administrators that lead classrooms, teachers, and school communities with a student-centered approach. AUSL is proud to launch a new alumni series spotlighting former...

Q&A: How AmeriCorps Made My Teacher Training Possible

by Sal Navarro | Sep 23, 2025 | News from the Network

AUSL’s partnership with AmeriCorps helps make it possible for resident teachers in the AUSL Teacher Residency to receive additional support as they train and complete the program. The partnership provides resident teachers with the Segal Education Award (tuition...

Road to Graduation: Maria’s First Steps with her Mentor

by Sal Navarro | Aug 25, 2025 | News from the Network

Chicago resident teacher Maria Pulido is one step closer to making her dream come true as she meets new milestones with the AUSL Teacher Residency. The mentor teacher and resident teacher relationship is one component that makes the AUSL teacher residency program...