Urban Teacher Preparation Academy

Three central guiding concepts of the UCO Urban Teacher Preparation Academy

• Enhancing the preparation of pre-service teachers to better serve the diverse needs of students in high need schools in urban environments
• Enhancing the infusion of technology into teaching and learning for pre-service candidates and P-12 students
• Enhancing clinical experiences for pre-service teachers

Learn more about the Urban Teacher Preparation Academy (UTPA) in our recent press release.

For more information, contact Karyn Hutchens, Program Coordinator, 405-974-5144.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Urban Teacher Preparation Academy (UTPA)?
• What are the guiding concepts for UTPA?
• What does "urban" mean?
• What do you look for in a strong UTPA candidate?
• What are the deadlines for entering the UTPA program?
• What prerequisites do I need before I enter the program?
• How long does it take to go through the program?
• Is financial aid available?
• Are there any additional financial opportunities available?
• When I get an Oklahoma teaching certificate will I be able to teach in any school or only in an urban school?
• What subject or licensure areas do you offer?
• Do you help with job placement?

Application

Applications are available every August for those who are ready to student teach in the following fall.  Please call (405) 974-5144 if you have additional questions.

• UTPA Application

UTPA Cohort #4

DeJuan Naff (UCO), Barbara Gonzales (UCO), Karen Brown (UCO), Elizabeth Wilkins (OU), Kira Roth (OU), Heather Berry (UCO), Teneisha Baker (UCO), Daniel Saunders (UCO), Brooke Lee (OU), Teresa Anderson (UCO), Alonna Price (UCO), and Megan Teer (UCO)

UTPA Cohort #3

Dr. James Machell(CEPS Dean), Jasmine Smith, Jennifer Reinhardt, Nikki Waller, Brandy Ledesma, Billy Jack Elles, Kimberly Hunt, Jacqueline Foster, Karl Springer(Superintendent, Oklahoma City Public Schools), Lindsay Pfaff, Nicole Foust, Heather Perry, Tiffany Leach and Jennifer Lopez

UTPA Cohort #2

Robyn Hilger-Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools, Genise Morgan, Corbie Jackson, Samaya Brown, Shannon Larsen, Vivian Le, Candise Chastka, Dina Torres, Cendy Hansen, Courtney Swain, Kelsee Dyess, Adrian Rosado, and Kristen Richardson

UTPA Cohort #1

Stephanie Cammack, Jessica Martinez, Sherri Drwenski, Stacey Garcia, JaRod Richardson, Rebecka Binion, Sharyce Williasm and Natalie York