What an incredible day at the Grace Baptist Church of Mount Vernon Annual HBCU College Fair! With hundreds of students and families in attendance and dozens of HBCUs and educational service organizations represented, the energy in the building was absolutely electric!

And let’s talk about that show-stopping performance from a local Mount Vernon youth marching band! These young people rivaled most HBCU Big Bands! The pride, precision, and power were unforgettable.

TSTT was proud to be present and actively engaging students about pathways into higher education and the teaching profession.

We were especially honored to have TSTT Alumni Valery Gabriel, Antionette Watkins, and Dr. Melissa White, Principal of The Pennington School in Mount Vernon, join us at the table.

Our alumni shared firsthand how the TSTT program was instrumental in shaping their journeys as educators and administrators, offering mentorship, financial support, and a strong foundation for leadership in education. Their testimonies inspired students to envision themselves not only as college graduates, but as future educators and changemakers.

Students and families also participated in powerful workshops on financial aid and the college admissions process, equipping them with practical tools for success.

As TSTT continues expanding our HBCU initiative — launched with our historic partnership MOU signed last month with South Carolina State University — we are excited about new partnership opportunities that will further strengthen the teacher pipeline and create even more pathways for our students.

The future is bright and TSTT is proud to help light the way.

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