History
Our Story: Building a Stronger Future for Arizona Teachers
Our "Teachers-First" Approach
Facing the Teacher Workforce Challenge
Our Impact and Growth
Looking Ahead
TVT Milestones
TVT Founded
2008
Tucson Supplies Teachers Supply Drive Launched
2008
Teacher Discount Card Launched
2008
Teachers in Industry Established by University of Arizona College of Education, Tucson Values Teachers, Science Foundation Arizona, and Raytheon | an RTX Business
2009
Teacher Excellence Awards Launched
2009
Teacher Voices Campaign Aired on Arizona Spotlight Radio
2010
Inaugural Spirit of Education Awards Presented by Tucson Values Teachers, Honoring Raytheon | an RTX Business
2011
Teacher Day at University of Arizona
2011
Professional development, activities and expo presented with the University of Arizona College of Education.
Tucson Teacher Workforce Study Conducted
2013
Ten for Teachers Campaign Launched
2013
CEO/Superintendent Teacher Workforce Summit
2014
Statewide Teacher Workforce Survey Conducted; MAP (Making Action Possible) Dashboard Created
2015
Tucson Supplies Teachers Transitioned from Physical Supply Drive to Gift Card Drive
2015
Annual Leaders in Education Awards Launched
2016
$15,000 cash awards for K-12 teachers and their schools.
Tucson Values Teachers Celebrated its 10th Anniversary
2018
TVT Updated its Mission to Include PreK Teachers
2020
TVT Holds First "Principal for a Day" Event
2024
TVT introduces Principal for a Day program connecting business leaders with schools through hands-on principal experiences.
Mission Statement Updated
2024
To elevate the teaching profession in Southern Arizona by empowering and celebrating PreK-12 teacher excellence through community engagement and investment.
Development Begins on Lumia Digital Platform for Teachers
2024
The initial conceptualization and development begins for Lumia, a digital platform for teachers.
TVT Hosts First "Fore the Love of Tee-chers!" Fundraising Event
2025
TVT hosted its first Topgolf fundraising event. (Learn more)
Future Educator Scholarship Program Launches
2025
TVT begins awarding scholarships and mentorships to aspiring teachers. (Learn more)
TVT Holds First Old Pueblo Pickleball Palooza Fundraising Event
2025
In partnership with CarePatrol, TVT hosted its first community pickleball fundraising event at Corbett’s. (Learn more)
Lumia Completes Beta Testing
2025
Lumia finishes closed beta testing and opens to participation from all current partner districts. (Learn more)
TVT Unveils Refreshed Brand Identity and Website
2025
TVT debuts a modernized brand and user-friendly website to better serve teachers.
TVT Founded
2008
Tucson Supplies Teachers Supply Drive Launched
2008
Teacher Discount Card Launched
2008
Teachers in Industry Established by University of Arizona College of Education, Tucson Values Teachers, Science Foundation Arizona, and Raytheon | an RTX Business
2009
Teacher Excellence Awards Launched
2009
Teacher Voices Campaign Aired on Arizona Spotlight Radio
2010
Inaugural Spirit of Education Awards Presented by Tucson Values Teachers, Honoring Raytheon | an RTX Business
2011
Teacher Day at University of Arizona
2011
Professional development, activities and expo presented with the University of Arizona College of Education.
Tucson Teacher Workforce Study Conducted
2013
Ten for Teachers Campaign Launched
2013
CEO/Superintendent Teacher Workforce Summit
2014
Statewide Teacher Workforce Survey Conducted; MAP (Making Action Possible) Dashboard Created
2015
Tucson Supplies Teachers Transitioned from Physical Supply Drive to Gift Card Drive
2015
Annual Leaders in Education Awards Launched
2016
$15,000 cash awards for K-12 teachers and their schools.
Tucson Values Teachers Celebrated its 10th Anniversary
2018
TVT Updated its Mission to Include PreK Teachers
2020
TVT Holds First "Principal for a Day" Event
2024
TVT introduces Principal for a Day program connecting business leaders with schools through hands-on principal experiences.
Mission Statement Updated
2024
To elevate the teaching profession in Southern Arizona by empowering and celebrating PreK-12 teacher excellence through community engagement and investment.
Development Begins on Lumia Digital Platform for Teachers
2024
The initial conceptualization and development begins for Lumia, a digital platform for teachers.
TVT Hosts First "Fore the Love of Tee-chers!" Fundraising Event
2025
TVT hosted its first Topgolf fundraising event. (Learn more)
Future Educator Scholarship Program Launches
2025
TVT begins awarding scholarships and mentorships to aspiring teachers. (Learn more)
TVT Holds First Old Pueblo Pickleball Palooza Fundraising Event
2025
In partnership with CarePatrol, TVT hosted its first community pickleball fundraising event at Corbett’s. (Learn more)
Lumia Completes Beta Testing
2025
Lumia finishes closed beta testing and opens to participation from all current partner districts. (Learn more)
TVT Unveils Refreshed Brand Identity and Website
2025
TVT debuts a modernized brand and user-friendly website to better serve teachers.