Joining a Network

The He is Me Institute Online Networks provide curated digital resource hubs to partners and members of He is Me Institute.  

There are two distinct online networks:

• The Black Male Teacher Network : an affinity based network for current and aspiring Black male teachers.

• The He is Me Network: a network of partners, supporters, and advocates.
   

Explore a Partnership

If you represent an organization or institution and are interested in exploring a partnership with He is Me Institute in order to:

• Implement He is Me Programs designed to create teaching pathways for Black males from kindergarten to career. 

• Support the work and mission of Recruiting, Retaining, and Retiring Black male teachers.

Click here to explore a partnership!

Apply for a Membership

If you are an individual or representative who is interested in becoming a member of He is Me Institute in order to:

• Engage in He is Me Programs designed to create teaching pathways for Black males from kindergarten to career. 

• Support the work and mission of Recruiting, Retaining, and Retiring Black male teachers.

Click here to apply for a FREE membership!

He is Me Institute invites all self-identified current, aspiring, and former Black male teachers to join The Black Male Teacher (BMT) Network! 

As a member of The BMT Network, your benefits include:

• Career-long access to a digital Black male teacher affinity space

• Connect with BMT Network Members nation wide

• Access to exclusive BMT Network activities 

  •  Networking gatherings, coffee chats, workshops, and more

• Invitations to He is Me Institute Community Events

• Notifications of volunteer opportunities

• Access to He is Me signature programs

• Discount codes for The BMT Shop

• Recognition on the He is Me donor list & an annual "Thank You" gift

Our goal is to empower Black men to discovery teaching. Districts have traditionally struggled to recruit, retain, and retire Black men from their classrooms.

OUR MISSION We strive to increase the number of Black men who discover long-term careers in teaching.

OUR VISION We want to assist Black households in attaining financial freedom from their opportunities when achieving their highest academic potential.

OUR VALUES We lead with empathy, act with integrity, experience growth through struggle, and learn through reflection.

OUR DECLARATION We cultivate ecosystems that help Black males thrive in all aspects of the school setting from K-career.