Call Me MiSTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) is a nationally acclaimed teacher recruitment and preparation program designed to increase the number of highly qualified teachers in South Carolina public schools.
School of Education
Call Me MiSTER
Become the transformational educator your community needs.
Call Me MiSTER
What Is the Call Me MiSTER Program?
Call Me MiSTER
History
Founded in 2001, Call Me MiSTER was created to address the critical shortage of minority male teachers in America’s classrooms.
Call Me MiSTER
Accepted Education Majors
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Middle Level Education
- Secondary Education (Math, English, Science)
- Music Education
- Art Education
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How We Support Future Educators
- Tuition Assistance for students declaring a major in education
- Academic support and professional mentorship
- A cohort system designed for growth and development
- Clinical experiences throughout the school year and summer
- Living-Learning Community Housing
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Tuition Assistance
- 0 – 59 credit hours
- $5,000
each academic year
- 60+ credit hours
- $10,000
each academic year
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Who Should Apply?
High School Seniors who:
- Have a heart for servant leadership
- Desire leadership development
- Want to become a transformational educator
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Application Process
- Admitted to Claflin University
- Submit Application to the program
- Interview (Virtual or In-Person)
Contact
Contact Program Director
Start with admission to Claflin University, then complete the Call Me MiSTER application.
Answer the call
Apply to Call Me MiSTER.
Start with admission to Claflin University, then complete the program application.