
Episode #6
Growing into Teaching with Jimmy Zambrano-Menard
On this episode of Govs Teach Unplugged , host Megan Simpson welcomes Jimmy Zambrano-Menard. Jimmy is a senior in the Grow Your Own Teacher Residency Program at Austin Peay State University, set to graduate in August 2026. Jimmy discusses his experience in the Grow Your Own program – the first federally registered teacher apprenticeship in the nation. As a nontraditional student, Jimmy shares how the program enabled him to complete his teaching degree. If you want to learn more about the world of teacher apprenticeships, this episode is eye-opening for educators and non-educators alike. Dive Deeper: APSU Eriksson College of Education APSU Grow Your Own Teacher Residency McConnell Named Impact Academy Fellow Leadership CMCSS New Faculty Publication Tennessee Lookout Commentary






