Selection as a Teacher of Promise is an honor. Participants are selected by their
individual universities on a competitive basis and represent Virginia's most promising
and gifted pre-service educators. These individuals exhibit a strong commitment to
the teaching profession and exemplify the traits necessary for a truly exemplary
career in public education. At the TOP Institute, each participant will be assigned
a mentor who will work with them throughout the weekend and who will continue to
serve as a source of advice, assistance and guidance to help them make a successful
transition to the classroom. Students will have the opportunity to attend practical,
quality workshops and have opportunities to meet with award-winning educators.