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Our Mission

The mission of the University of Maryland Terrapin Teachers program is to engage science and
mathematics students in the teaching and learning process so that they are prepared by the end of their four undergraduate years to be highly skilled middle and secondary science and mathematics school teachers who can go on to teach and inspire their students, and enable them to not only know about science and math, but to use these disciplines in their everyday lives.

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Terrapin Teachers allows you to complete a middle school math or science education major OR a double major in your STEM content area and secondary education- all in four years!

Why teach? There is a high demand for STEM teachers across Maryland and throughout the nation. Loan forgiveness and scholarship programs are available for science and math teachers. The average starting teacher salary in Maryland will be $60,000 in 2026 for a 10-month contract.

GET STARTED! REGISTER FOR TLPL101! You will teach an inquiry-based science or math lesson in a local PGCPS elementary classroom.

Frequently Asked Questions!

Q: Do I need permission to enroll in TLPL 101?
A: No permission code or application is required.

Q: What does it mean to have a three-hour window to teach the lessons in TLPL 101?
A: You will be in the public classroom only TWICE during the semester. You will observe a classroom teacher and teach one STEM lesson. The three-hour window is needed twice during the semester to travel to the school, observe or teach a 50-60 minute lesson, and then return to UMD.

Q: How can I travel to the schools if I don’t have a car?
A: The schools are accessible via the UMD shuttle or metro bus.

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