TAP Alumni Gallery

Meet some of the teachers who earned their credentials through TAP.

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Lane S., TAP Spring 2025

“I chose TAP for the timeline, the price, and because it was local. It also was a way for me to get my license without having to go back to school.”<


  • Endorsement: Middle Level English Language Arts
  • Host School: JFK Elementary, Winooski 
  • Pathway: Staff Resident. Lane completed TAP while working as an Instructional Assistant on a Fifth Grade team.
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Jack L., TAP Spring 2025

“The TAP faculty turned what can feel like an overwhelming process at times into a perfectly organized and supportive program. They are available to help you at almost any time, and if they don’t know the answer to your question, they will find it! Additionally, the cost of this program was much more approachable than others and the value is second to none. I’m so happy with my experience in TAP!”

  • Endorsement: Grades PK – 12 Physical Education 
  • Host School: Essex Middle School 
  • Pathway: Student Teacher. Jack completed TAP as a full-time student teacher in a licensed mentor’s classroom.
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Joy Ming K., TAP Spring 2025

“Having taught for several years in independent schools without formal teacher training, I found TAP to be the perfect opportunity to reflect on my pedagogy, expand my toolkit, and develop confidence as an educator. The highly dedicated TAP faculty thoughtfully modeled, scaffolded, and supported every step of the portfolio process and student-teaching experience. As we progressed through TAP together, my cohort cultivated a real sense of camaraderie and community that will remain after the program.”

  • Endorsement: Grades 7-12 Social Studies 
  • Host School: Lyman C. Hunt Middle School 
  • Pathway: Student Teacher. Joy Ming completed TAP as a full-time student teacher in a licensed mentor’s classroom.
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Lia K., TAP Spring 2025

“The support from TAP while on my provisional license was truly exceptional, and the cohort model fostered a strong sense of community, allowing us to uplift and learn from one another. While the long drives to seminars initially seemed daunting, they proved immensely worthwhile, as the relevance of the content meant I could immediately apply learned strategies in my classroom. The cost-benefit of choosing TAP was clear: it offered a pathway to licensure that allowed me to continue earning, while providing top-tier training.”

  • Endorsement: Grade 5-9 Mathematics 
  • Host School: Twin Valley Middle & High School 
  • Pathway: Apprentice. Lia completed TAP while working as a full-time Middle Level Mathematics teacher on a Provisional License.
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Clarisse T., TAP Spring 2025

“I chose TAP because I was on an emergency license and was looking for a way to advance in the education career path. I was worried about needing to write my portfolio but the TAP Advisors have helped me understand what I need to do and how to do it, in a more manageable way, to help alleviate some of that worry.”

  • Endorsement: Physical Education and Health 
  • Host School: Bakersfield Elementary and Middle School 
  • Pathway: Apprentice. Clarisse completed TAP while working as a full-time Health and Physical Education teacher on an Emergency License.
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Carlos A., TAP Spring 2025

“The TAP faculty and mentors truly cared—they listened, challenged, and guided me every step of the way.”

  • Endorsement: Modern & Classical Languages
  • Host School: Richford Junior Senior High School 
  • Pathway: Apprentice. Carlos completed TAP while working as a full-time Spanish & French teacher on a Provisional License.

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