Asheboro City Schools celebrates first graduates of TEACH Program

ASHEBORO — Asheboro City Schools will celebrate the first three graduates of its TEACH Program on April 21, marking a significant milestone in the district’s teacher pipeline initiative.

The TEACH Program, which stands for Tomorrow’s Educators: Advancement to College through High School, is a partnership-based teacher preparation pathway developed by Asheboro City Schools in collaboration with Randolph Community College and the Institute for Partnerships in Education at UNC Greensboro. 

The celebration, which will also recognize new TEACH participants, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Asheboro City Schools Professional Development Center, located inside the Global Innovation Center at 211 W. Walker Ave., Asheboro.

Over the past three years, TEACH has been intentionally designed and refined as a sustainable, locally grounded pathway for high school students interested in becoming educators. The program provides a structured sequence of dual-enrollment coursework, advising and early field-based learning experiences. Students are able to explore teaching as a profession while earning college credit and building clear connections between high school, community college and university career pathways in education.

TEACH has served seven participants over the past two years and is now celebrating its first three graduates. This milestone marks the program’s transition from idea to implementation. 

The partnership is built on shared leadership and investment. RCC provides dual-enrollment opportunities and advising support to ensure students earn transferable college credit while still in high school. The Institute for Partnerships in Education at UNCG offers expertise in teacher preparation and university pathway alignment, strengthening the transition from community college to four-year degree completion.