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    About the Program

    The Hire in Advance Program guarantees active military members a teaching position up to three years before they separate/retire from service. The program provides a seamless transition from the military to the classroom while helping fill a growing teacher shortage.

    Working directly with the participating school district, Hire in Advance participants will be interviewed and have their background and initial credentials reviewed. If qualified, they will be guaranteed a position within the district. A specific school is not guaranteed, but the agreement secures a job in the district at the credential-qualified grade level. A salary projection also is provided.

    Individuals will receive a signed “Letter of Intent for Employment” a year to two years in advance outlining specific contingent requirements, such as testing and education requirements.

    Participating School Districts
    Clark County (Las Vegas, Nev.)
    Contact:
    Mrs. Meghan Diderrich
    E-mail: mdiderri@uccs.edu
    Direct Line: 719-255-3486
    Web: www.mwttt.com/Default.aspx?tabid=3630

    Aurora Public Schools (Denver, Colo., area)
    Contact:
    Mrs. Meghan Diderrich
    E-mail: mdiderri@uccs.edu
    Direct Line: 719-255-3486
    Web: www.mwttt.com/Default.aspx?tabid=3630

    Prince Georges County (Baltimore/D.C. area)
    Contact:
    Mr. Robert Henry
    E-mail: rhenry@msde.state.md.us
    Direct Line: 410-767-8286
    Web: www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/programs/troops_teachers

    Portsmouth City Public Schools (Hampton Roads, Va.)
    Contact:
    Mr. Joseph Wargo
    E-mail: jwargo@odu.edu
    Direct Line: 757-683-5742
    Web: www.odu.edu/troopstoteachers

    San Diego (Calif.) Unified School District
    Contact:
    Rick Nathanson or Kawanda McLendon
    E-mail: rnathanson@sdcoe.net or kmclendo@sdcoe.net
    Direct Line: (877) 908-3600
    Web: www.caltroops.org

    Los Angeles (Calif.) Unified School District
    Contact:
    Rick Nathanson or Kawanda McLendon
    E-mail: rnathanson@sdcoe.net or kmclendo@sdcoe.net
    Direct Line: (877) 908-3600
    Web: www.caltroops.org

    Anne Arundel County (Baltimore/D.C. area)
    Contact:
    Mr. Robert Henry
    E-mail: rhenry@msde.state.md.us
    Direct Line: 410-767-8286
    Web: www.tttmaryland.org/availableservices.html#hireadvance