Ruston, LA - The Clinical Residency and Recruitment Center (CRRC) in Louisiana Tech University’s College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) hosted a Mid-Year Recruitment event to allow Louisiana school districts the opportunity to recruit future teachers and student teachers.

The event offered junior education majors preparing for their 2025–26 residencies an opportunity to network with 14 school district partners across Louisiana. Senior clinical residents also participated in a traditional teacher recruitment fair, connecting with potential employers from the Louisiana school districts.

Caroline Broussard, Calhoun Middle School resident, credits her current residency position to the Mid-Year Recruitment.

"I have learned so much throughout this past year in my residency," Broussard said. "I now know the emotional, physical, and mental toll it takes to be a teacher, and I feel prepared moving forward in my teaching journey."

Kingston Elementary School resident Savanna Brickner felt that the possibilities were endless when talking to the different districts.

"This program has allowed me to get my foot in the door and have the experience I need," Brickner said. "My future has progressed in a different way that's putting me ahead in my career."

This year’s event welcomed school district partners from Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Jackson, Lincoln, Monroe City, Ouachita, Rapides, Richland, Webster, West Feliciana, and Winn parishes.

"We have been very pleased with the educators that Louisiana Tech University produces," Dr. Tracey Burrell, recruitment and retention supervisor for Bossier Parish Schools, said. "Our district sees this as a viable pipeline to meet the newest teachers in Louisiana, and we will continue to be a part of this event."

Alexandria Feaster, principal of Homer High School and a Louisiana Tech graduate, also commented on the impact of CRRC's Mid-Year Recruitment.

"These young adults are hungry for an opportunity in education, whether that's as a coach, sponsor, department head, or content leader," Feaster added.

The Mid-Year Recruitment event continues to kickstart students' dreams as educators and facilitate meaningful connections between residents and school districts.

"This event is their reality check," Dr. Amy Vessel, CRRC director, said. "By networking with surrounding districts, these students are able to have a vision and a plan early enough to secure a job before graduation."

For more information about the CRRC and its initiatives, visit the Clinical Residency and Recruitment Center website or email crrc@latech.edu.