Lou Hamer school encourages the application of research based education that can undocumented and underrepresented students. Classes are taught by current students as well as faculty at peabody college. Peabody students are encouraged and welcome to bring research-based teaching into the classroom through practicum projects. Projects and methods will need to be reviewed by the board before application.

Research is the foundation of Lou Hamer School—Research based practices and teaching methods help foster a supportive environment for undocumented and underrepresented populations. Through collaboration with Vanderbilt University’s peabody college, Lou Hamer school provides cutting edge, creative, and up to date classroom experiences that can change the lives of our students.

Whether you are a passionate grad student, or a Phd candidate ready to teach in an alternative learning environment, with teaching methods and practicums developed through your own values, hopes and imaginations, Lou Hamer school can be this environment. Our research and practicum expectations involve around the development of learning and counseling methods tailored to undocumented and underrepresented youth. Our expectations, review and application process will be listed below.