Call Me MiSTER

Call Me MiSTER at Columbia College

Building Strong Teachers. Transforming Classrooms. Changing Futures. 

For more than 170 years, Columbia College has prepared educators who teach with purpose and lead with heart. Through Call Me MiSTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models), we’re deepening that legacy, equipping future teachers from diverse backgrounds to serve in South Carolina’s 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’re shaping the next generation of role models who will inspire confidence, close achievement gaps, and uplift entire communities through education.

 

Ready to Make an Impact?

Teaching changes lives, and yours could be next. If you’re 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 Columbia College can help you launch your journey as a transformational educator.

Craig King

Call Me MiSTER Site Coordinator

Meet Our 2024-2025 Call Me MiSTER Cohort

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MiSTER Kristian Sanchez, Cohort President

Middle Level Education: Social Studies

Junior

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MiSTER Evan Goodyear, Social Media Manager

Elementary Education

Sophomore

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MiSTER Caleb Mack, Secretary

Early Childhood Education

Senior

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MiSTER Harold Nolan, Activities Coordinator

Middle Level Education: Social Studies

Sophomore

MiSTER Tavon Frederick, Secretary

Elementary Education

Junior

MiSTER Lorenzo Katio, Activities Coordinator

Middle Level Education: Social Studies

Junior

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MiSTER Xavier Spann, Graduate Site Coordinator

How to Apply

Deadline: April 3, 2026

Who’s Eligible

Your Application Checklist

Step 1: Submit the Call Me MiSTER application.
You can begin as soon as you receive your Columbia College admission offer.

Step 2: Upload supporting materials.
Submit the following to the application portal or email them to documents@beckyshousekeeping.com:

  • 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@beckyshousekeeping.com

Program Benefits

Columbia College 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 Columbia College 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

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MiSTER Xavier Spann, MiSTER Tavon Frederick, MiSTER Harold Nolan, MiSTER Kristian Sanchez, MiSTER Lorenzo Katio, MiSTER Evan Goodyear, MiSTER Caleb Mack, and Site Coordinator, Mr. Craig King. 

Serving South Carolina Students

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

  • Craig King

    Craig King

    Site Coordinator

Start a Rewarding Career

Make a lasting difference in South Carolina’s 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.