Join the 2025 Teacher Leader Community Class VI!

We are now accepting applications for the 2025 Nourish the Future Teacher Leader Community Fellowship Program. This is the sixth class of the NTF fellowship and we are seeking 25 teacher leaders to take part. A team of national educators and NCGA stakeholders will have input on the 25 teachers selected from around the U.S. to participate. Please note: the details of the program are subject to change.

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How did you hear about this program?

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Why I am interested in being a part of this program: (200 words or less)

What I hope to get out of this program: (100 words or less)

What I bring to this program: (100 words or less)

Head shot upload (Dimensions of at least 1000×1000 pixels. Please no selfies!)

Resume upload (Be sure to include any curriculum development experience, leadership/mentoring, committee work, or other applicable professional activities)

I am interested in applying for this fellowship program!

I understand that I am committing to:

Participate in 4 out of 5 of the 1.5-hour evening webinars offered during 2025, schedule to be determined.
Travel to and attend the Nourish the Future Community Conference held in Denver, Colorado on March 2–4, 2025, and Nourish the Future Graduation in St. Louis, Missouri on August 3–5, 2025. (A stipend provided by National Corn Growers Association is provided to offset travel and hotel accommodations; however, any additional costs incurred are the responsibility of the participant and/or their school. Plan for travel dates on March 1–4 and August 3–5.)
Complete the following:
- Prepare and present a professional development session with one audience in my home state at a science conference or other teacher workshop to extend the reach of Nourish the Future.
- Create one lesson to share on the NourishTheFuture.org website.
Be actively engaged with my fellow members of Class VI (defined in part as: participation in NTF Slack channel, sharing content, posting on social media, active participation during webinar sessions, helping classmates solve challenges).