Teachers

We are here to support you, teachers! Our programs and support extend to all PreK-12 teachers in Southern Arizona, including those who teach in district, charter and private schools.

Teacher Excellence Awards

Tucson Values Teachers shines a spotlight on individual teachers who bring that extra something special into the classroom. Please let us know about a teacher that you believe deserves special recognition, one who goes above and beyond in the classroom each and every day. Send us your nomination for a PreK-12 teacher who works in Southern Arizona. Each month, we will select one teacher who will receive the award, $250 cash courtesy of Helios Education Foundation, a $100 gift card for classroom supplies, and a festive presentation arranged by Tucson Values Teachers.

Teacher Mentorship Program

Tucson Values Teachers offers a FREE mentorship program for all PreK-12 Southern Arizona teachers, connecting educators who are interested in finding a mentor with those who would like to give back by serving as an advisor.

Teachers in Industry

Teachers in Industry
Teachers in Industry is the innovative business-education partnership that places experienced classroom teachers in the business workforce during the summer. Teachers earn industry wages, earn credits for a Master’s degree or professional development, and take their real-world industry experience back to their classrooms to more effectively prepare students for the future.

Raytheon Leaders in Education Awards

Raytheon | An RTX Business, in partnership with Tucson Values Teachers, is extending its support of quality education and exemplary PreK-12 teaching in Pima County with the annual Raytheon Leaders in Education Awards. This program recognizes teachers demonstrating outstanding performance, educational leadership, and support for a committed teacher workforce.

Raytheon awards four separate $2,500 gifts, plus an additional $2,500 in matching gifts to each of the teachers’ respective schools, for a total of $15,000 in awards annually. Finalists receive $500 each.

Teacher Discount Card

 

Do you have your Teacher Discount Card yet? More than 50 businesses have stepped up to provide significant year-round discounts for teachers! Discounts on goods and services include automotive, financial, health and wellness, home and furnishings, recreation, resorts, restaurants, retail, and teacher supply discounts.

Tucson Supplies Teachers

Tucson Values Teachers collaborates with community partners to help end teacher-funded classrooms. With your support, Tucson Supplies Teachers has become the largest school supply drive in the region! To date, over $1,300,000 worth of supplies and gift cards have been donated to area teachers. Thanks, Tucson!

 

What teachers are saying...

“Tucson Values Teachers is an amazing local support for Tucson teachers and school leaders. Thank you TVT!”