Last week, Clovis Municipal Schools (CMS) proudly took its commitment to teacher development and retention to the state legislature. Mandy Carpenter, Executive Director for Talent Management & Development at CMS, met with state legislators in Santa Fe to advocate for the district’s grow-your-own educator initiatives through university partnerships and the Ed Fellowship program.
Thanks to these innovative programs, CMS has successfully established a direct teacher pipeline, resulting in zero current openings for K-12 teaching positions. Additionally, the district maintains a well-qualified and fully vetted applicant pool for the Spring semester—a testament to the success of its educator development efforts.
As part of these advocacy efforts, Carpenter collaborated with Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) leadership to showcase the impact of their Teacher Residency program, which has played a crucial role in preparing future educators for the classroom.
Key Highlights of CMS’s Educator Programs:
15+ university partnerships supporting future educators
17 student teachers set to graduate this May
60 Ed Fellow Educational Assistants (EAs) working toward degrees in Early Childhood, Elementary & Secondary Education, Bilingual Education, Physical Education, Speech & Language Therapy, and Mental Health & Social Work
Clovis Municipal Schools remains dedicated to shaping the future of education through forward-thinking initiatives that not only address teacher shortages but also create long-term career opportunities for aspiring educators.