TEACHER ACADMY OF MARYLAND

Mr. Blaise Kapombe - Academy Head                                                  TAM Logo

Blaise_M_Kapombe@mcpsmd.org

The Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM) is a MSDE-approved CTE program. The TAM's purpose is to prepare high school students for postsecondary education and careers in the field of education. The program consists of 4 high school credits that focus on teaching as a profession, human growth and development, curriculum and instruction, and an internship. This program is designed to articulate to a Maryland postsecondary teacher education program. Upon completion of the TAM program and passing the ParaPro assessment, high school graduates are ready for employment in the teaching profession or for postsecondary education.
 
 
Teacher Academy of MD Coursework
  • Human Growth and Development through Adolescence
  • Teaching as a Profession
  • Foundations of Curriculum & Instruction
  • Teacher Academy Educational Internship

**Students shoudl start TAM coursework during there 9th grade year, if possible.

Scholarship Opportunities

Students who are preparing for a career in Early Childhood, Elementary or Secondary Teaching, who earn grades of B or higher in all four required Academy courses, may earn up to 3 college credits and scholarships ranging from $500-$1000 per semester from:

  • Towson University, 
  • Stevenson University, 
  • Coppin State University
  • Salisbury University
  • Hood College
  • St. Mary’s College
  • University of MD, College Park
  • Montgomery College