Grow Your Own (GYO) Statewide
Grow Your Own Network
This program offers all districts around the state to have the opportunity to connect, learn and grow together in regional meetings. Watch this video to hear State Grow Your Own Coordinator, Dr. Sandy Humbyrd, describe these unique opportunities for districts.
For more information regarding statewide efforts on Grow Your Own (recruitment), contact the GYO State Coordinator, Sandy Humbyrd, EdD, NBCT, Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS).
State GYO Coordinator
Sandy Humbyrd, Ed.D., NBCT
shumbyrd@missouristate.edu
417-836-6098
Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS)
Grow Your Own Grants
Having excellent teachers is vital to the success of each student. With the current teacher shortage, this can be very challenging. One solution is to grow your own. Missouri school districts are developing their own teacher pipeline. By attracting and supporting students and non-certified staff in their own schools to be future teachers, these districts are working to ensure excellent education for all.
The state of Missouri's Fiscal Year 2024 budget includes funding for the Grow Your Own Grant program, which is designed to increase recruitment of quality teachers in local education agencies (LEAs) across the state. Qualifying LEAs can apply for grant funds to create or strengthen a Grow Your Own teacher program. The state of Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget includes funding for the Grow Your Own Grant program, which is designed to increase recruitment of quality teachers in local education agencies (LEAs) across the state. Qualifying LEAs can apply for grant funds to create or strengthen a Grow Your Own teacher program.
For specific questions about the application process, please review the Grow Your Own memo for
information pertaining to this grant program.
The list of the current school districts that were selected for the grant award can be found on the DESE website.