Riecke Professional Development Fellowship

About the Program
Achieve’s Michelle T. Riecke Fellowship funds summer professional development opportunities for faculty members.
Application Process
Fellowships are awarded to individuals (up to $3,000) and/or teaching teams (up to $5,000).
2025 Riecke Fellows will be taking part in exciting PD programs over the summer!
Riecke Fellowship by the Numbers
$10,492
awarded in 7 Fellowships for summer 2025
$126,940
awarded to 97 educators (2004-2025)
Congratulations to the Summer 2025 Riecke Fellows
The Fellowship’s Legacy
The Michelle T. Riecke Teaching Fellowship was established with the Achieve Foundation in 2004 in memory of former Board of Ed president Shelley Riecke, who passed away at age 39.
The Fellowship fosters outstanding teaching by enabling educators to undertake continuing education in their fields in the summer, and inspiring them to share the new knowledge they acquire with their District colleagues upon their return to school.
While fellowships are awarded for both subject-specific and broader educational interests, faculty are encouraged to look for programs that nurture their professional passion.
Please contact us with any questions about a program of interest at: rieckefellowship@achievefoundation.org
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