Relay New Orleans

The Crescent City is a melting pot of cultures, history, and innovation.
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About Relay New Orleans

For the past decade, New Orleans has emerged as one of the most innovative public school environments in the United States. The Crescent City has been the site of an urban renaissance that includes major revolutions to its school system and a renewed emphasis on tourism. Relay New Orleans currently offers the following programs: Relay Teaching Residency, Master of Arts in Teaching, Add-On Certification in Special Education, Alternate Teacher Certification, Relay Tutor Corps, and Relay Summer Experience.
 

 

CAMPUS OVERVIEW

PROJECTED 2017-18 ENROLLMENT: 155

Salaries 

AVERAGE TEACHER SALARY: $55,222
RESIDENT SALARY RANGE: $25,000 – $36,000 (varies by school partner and role)

programs

Relay Teaching Residency 
Master of Arts in Teaching
Alternate Teacher Certification
Relay Summer Experience

 

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Download the Louisiana Certification Highlights Guide for information about certification requirements and timelines.

 

Senior Dean Jennifer Francis

Senior Dean Jennifer Francis

As senior dean of Relay New Orleans, Jennifer Francis oversees all aspects of teacher training in New Orleans. A Chicago native and alumna of Chicago Public Schools, Francis served as the principal of West Gary Lighthouse College Prep Academy in Gary, Indiana, before launching the Relay New Orleans campus in 2013. Francis earned an M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction and an Ed.S. from National Louis University, as well as a dual B.A. in Black Studies and American Studies from Scripps College. Francis is currently a doctoral student at the Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California.

City Highlights

Get to know New Orleans, Louisiana.

CITY POPULATION: 1.3 million

CITY FUN

Join in on one of the biggest parties in the United States — Mardi Gras! The annual carnival lights up New Orleans with jazz music, delicious food, and great community. For more jazz, take a free tour at New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park to learn about a central part of New Orleans culture. The annual New Orleans JazzFest is also a hit with residents and tourists alike.

New Orleans is known for having incredible food. Enjoy a beignet (a French donut) at Cafe du Monde — people come from far and wide for these  — and try some jambalaya and gumbo. The streets of the historic French Quarter are lined with beautiful architecture, dining, and entertainment venues, so you can geet a taste of French Creole and Cajun culture any time of year.

GETTING AROUND

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is a network of buses and streetcars with almost 40 routes through neighborhoods in New Orleans. Depending on school and living location, having a car in New Orleans may be necessary, although the downtown district is dense and public transportation and cycling provide a good alternative option.

NEWS

Katrina swept away New Orleans’ school system, ushering in new era, Washington Post

New Orleans Plan: Charter Schools, With a Return to Local Control, New York Times

How New Orleans Proved Urban-Education Reform Can Work, New York Magazine

Contact Information

Address

Relay New Orleans
1615 Poydras St., Ste 820
New Orleans, LA 70112

Telephone

504-475-7659

Email

support@relay.edu