Call Me MiSTER

Call Me MiSTER at 91视频

Building Strong Teachers. Transforming Classrooms. Changing Futures. 

For more than 170 years, 91视频 has prepared educators who teach with purpose and lead with heart. Through Call Me MiSTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models), we鈥檙e deepening that legacy, equipping future teachers from diverse backgrounds to serve in South Carolina鈥檚 elementary schools that need them most.Call Me MiSTER logo

This statewide initiative, launched at Clemson University and now active across 27 partner institutions, aligns perfectly with our mission to prepare students for career, community, and life. Together, we鈥檙e shaping the next generation of role models who will inspire confidence, close achievement gaps, and uplift entire communities through education.

Call Me MiSTER Mission

Call Me MiSTER's mission is to increase the pool of available teachers from a broader, more diverse background to support South Carolina's lowest-performing elementary schools. This program aims to close those gaps by motivating all students to lead, achieve, and drive change.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Teaching changes lives, and yours could be next. If you鈥檙e passionate about education, equity, and leading with purpose, Call Me MiSTER might be your next step.
Reach out to Craig King, Program Director, to learn more about the application process and how 91视频 can help you launch your journey as a transformational educator.

Craig King

Call Me MiSTER Site Coordinator

Meet Our 2026-2027 Call Me MiSTER Cohort

Evan Goodyear Headshot

MiSTER Evan Goodyear, President & Social Media Manager

Elementary Education

Senior

Christopher O'Berry Headshot

MiSTER Christopher O'Berry, Vice President

Elementary Education

Sophomore

Tavon Frederick Headshot

MiSTER Tavon Frederick, Secretary

Educational Studies

Senior

Lorenzo Katio Headshot

MiSTER Lorenzo Katio, Outreach Coordinator

Middle Level Education: Social Studies

Senior

David Gibson Headshot

MiSTER David Gibson, Social Media Assistant

Middle Level Education: Social Studies

Junior

Ja'Keem Drakeford Headshot

MiSTER Ja'Keem Drakeford, Public Relations

Elementary Education

Freshman

Malek Cherry Headshot

MiSTER Malek Cherry, Event Planner

Middle Level Education: Social Studies

Freshman

Umah'Re Gourdine Headshot

MiSTER Umah'Re Gourdine, Event Planner

Elementary Education

Freshman

How to Apply

Deadline: April 2, 2027

Who鈥檚 Eligible

Your Application Checklist

Step 1: .
You can begin as soon as you receive your 91视频 admission offer.

Step 2: Upload supporting materials.
Submit the following to the or email them to documents@columbiasc.edu:

  • Two letters of recommendation

  • One essay describing your interest in teaching and how Call Me MiSTER will support your goals

Questions about fit, majors, or materials? Contact Craig King, Site Coordinator at cking@columbiasc.edu

Program Benefits

91视频 has spent over a century shaping educators who change lives, and Call Me MiSTER builds on that legacy with additional layers of support, mentorship, and opportunity designed to help you thrive.

  • Tuition & Book Assistance: Financial support helps reduce the cost of your degree so you can focus on learning, not logistics.

  • Dedicated Mentorship: Receive one-on-one guidance from program coordinators, professors, and education leaders invested in your growth.

  • Academic & Peer Support: Join a close-knit network of fellow MISTERs at 91视频 and across 27 partner campuses throughout South Carolina.

  • Real-World Teaching Experience: Work with faculty and your program coordinator to secure meaningful field placements tailored to your goals.

  • Networking Opportunities: Build lifelong connections with educators, alumni, and community partners across the state.

  • Legacy of Impact: Become part of a movement that is diversifying classrooms, strengthening schools, and transforming communities through education.

Meet Our MiSTERS

Call Me MiSTER Cohort Group Photo

Site Coordinator, Mr. Craig King, MiSTER Umah'Re Gourdine, MiSTER Tavon Frederick, MiSTER Malek Cherry, MiSTER Christopher O'Berry, MiSTER David Gibson, MiSTER Ja'Keem Drakeford, and MiSTER Evan Goodyear.
No pictured: MiSTER Lorenzo Katio

Serving South Carolina Students

Kids need leaders who understand their struggles, people they can look up to and believe in. That鈥檚 what Call Me MiSTER brings to South Carolina classrooms: representation, hope, and a new definition of what鈥檚 possible.

  • Craig King

    Craig King

    Site Coordinator

Start a Rewarding Career

Make a lasting difference in South Carolina鈥檚 classrooms and communities. The Call Me MiSTER program develops future educators who lead with purpose, empathy, and excellence. Because space is limited, we encourage early applications to secure your opportunity to join this powerful network of change-makers.