Center for Excellence and Equity in Teacher Preparation

ASPIRE Program

Academic Support Program Inspiring Renaissance Educators

Empowering Future Educators. Transforming Classrooms.

The mission of the Academic Support Program Inspiring Renaissance Educators (ASPIRE) program is to support future educators toward becoming successful leaders through:

Academic Support (scholarships)
Personal Guidance
Leadership Opportunities
Community Development
Professional Development

Participation is open to any individual regardless of any characteristic protected by state and/or federal law, including, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, sex/gender, disability, and/or age.

ASPIRE is designed to support undergraduate human service and education majors — Early Childhood, Elementary & Middle Education, and Secondary Education—through a combination of academic support, mentorship, community-building, and career development opportunities.

Upcoming Events

ASPIRE Friendsgiving – November 18, 2025 @6:00PM (200 Academy Street)

ASPIRE General Members Meeting – December 4, 2025 @ 6:00PM (200 Academy Street)

What We Offer:

Free Praxis Prep Courses & Materials

Professional Development Workshops

Peer Mentorship

Community Building Activities

Leadership & Community Service Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

Why ASPIRE Matters

Educators shape the future. Yet many aspiring teachers face financial, academic, and social barriers that threaten their path to the classroom. ASPIRE bridges this gap—providing students with the tools, network, and confidence they need to succeed.

“ASPIRE has helped me gain more insight into becoming a teacher. Thanks to ASPIRE, I now have the resources I need to prepare for the Praxis test.” – Vanesa, Elementary and Middle School Teacher Education Major

“Thanks to ASPIRE I have a community of like minded people to support me on my journey to become an Educator!” – Makayla, Elementary and Middle School Teacher Education Major

Get Involved

For Students:

Interested in joining ASPIRE? Fill out our Interest Form to get started.

We welcome human service and education majors to join! Once a member of ASPIRE, students must attend at least two ASPIRE meetings, events or workshops per semester and remain in good academic standing to maintain their program eligibility.

For Faculty & Alumni:

Mentor a student, speak at a workshop, or partner with us for programming. Contact us at aspire-info@udel.edu.

Help Us Empower The Next Generation Of Educators. Support ASPIRE Today.

Your donation directly supports programming that enhances community building, prepares individuals for the Praxis exam, and fosters mentorship and leadership development to strengthen confidence and retention. Every dollar helps remove barriers and build brighter futures—one teacher at a time.

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Contact ASPIRE

ASPIRE Program
University of Delaware
Center for Excellence & Equity in Teacher Preparation
200 Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716

Program advisor: Dr. Deandra Taylor

Email: aspire-info@udel.edu

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