The Michel Family Teaching Resources Center (TRC) serves as a model school library media center offering a large collection of picture books, young adult fiction, nonfiction, board books, kits, and manipulatives.
We also have professional resources useful in preparing lesson plans, all K-12 state adopted textbooks, and study guides for NC teacher exams.
Located in Room 310 of the School of Education Building, the Michel Family Teaching Resources Center (TRC) provides instructional materials, equipment, and services that support the students, faculty, and staff of the School of Education, the UNC Greensboro campus, and teachers throughout the Piedmont Triad.
Patrons are asked to consume food and drink in the lounge area only.
Our Resources
In the TRC, you will find a quality collection of award-winning children’s literature including picture books, young adult fiction, PK-12 nonfiction, biographies, audiobooks, DVDs, big books, and leveled readers. Materials on reserve can be accessed at the main desk. The TRC classroom in room 302 houses K-12 state-adopted textbooks, SES resources, science curriculum materials and math manipulatives.
Books can be renewed online.
Test Preparation (PRAXIS)
The Teaching Resources Center provides access to test preparation materials for the Praxis I Core Academic Skills tests required for admission into Teacher Education, and the Praxis II and Pearson Tests required for licensure.
- Praxis II Testing – for middle grades (6-9), secondary (9-12), K-12 (except Exceptional Children: General Curriculum) license areas.
- Pearson Test for North Carolina: Foundations of Reading and General Curriculum – for Elementary Education and Exceptional Children: General Curriculum licenses only.
Print Study Guides for each of these tests are available for checkout in the TRC.
A variety of equipment and instructional technology resources are available for School of Education students, faculty, and staff. These resources include laptops, iPads, video cameras, cameras, tripods, digital voice recorders, headsets with mics, and other items. Equipment may be checked out for one week.
Equipment cannot be renewed online. Please see a TRC staff member or email trc@uncg.edu to renew equipment. If equipment is needed by another user, you will not be able to renew.
Hours
Monday through Friday
9am – 5pm
Closed on University Holidays
Hours may vary when school is not in session
Requests
- Book Requests – Books from the TRC may be returned at any indoor or outdoor book drop across campus.
- Equipment Requests – Technology equipment must be returned to the TRC during operating hours.
- Service Requests – Payment via your Spartan Card is expected at time of pickup for all services rendered.
Meet Our Team
Karen Meier, Director of Teaching Resource Center
Our Services
The TRC provides the following services, at low or no cost, to UNCG students, faculty, and staff. TRC staff members are available to assist with these services. Payments may be made with your Spartan Card (Spartan Cash only).
Serving Students
Serving Students
The Teaching Resources Center provides materials to help pre-service and in-service educators plan and teach lessons. Our staff is available to help patrons locate resources.
Serving Faculty and Staff
Serving Faculty and Staff
Faculty members may request TRC tours or orientations, instructional sessions, and bibliographies of TRC resources on specific topics.
Serving Educators in the Piedmont Triad Community
Serving Educators in the Piedmont Triad Community
K-12 educators in the Piedmont Triad Community have free borrowing privileges at the TRC. Please bring a work ID with you to Jackson Library set up a library account for access to the TRC print materials.
Computers and Printing
- Computers are located in room 312. Use your Spartan Card for printing.
Ellison Cuts & Binding
- Easily cut shapes and letters for posters or bulletin boards. It’s free, just bring your own paper.
- Book Binder – $1.00 each
Poster Printer
- Full color posters 24 in X 36 in. – $10.00-$15.00 each
- Foam board mounting – additional $15.00
- Original Poster (save as a pdf) can be submitted for printing via the request form link below. Please allow 48 hours for printing. The TRC cannot guarantee the quality of any poster printed using low resolution images, alternate file formats, or non-standard poster sizes. The TRC cannot print copyrighted materials. See TRC staff for assistance.
Laminators
- Letter Size (9X12) – $.50 per sheet
- Legal Size (9X14.5) – $.75 per sheet
- Menu Size (12X18) – $1.00 per sheet
- Roll Laminator (for oversized items such as posters up to 24 inches wide) – $1.00 per foot
Also available in room 312
- drink and snack machines
- microwave
- tables
- paper cutter
- hole punch
- pencil sharpener and staplers
Committed to the Success of our Students
Fulfilling a desire from our undergraduate students for further tools to help them be successful, the Academic Support Hub provides additional supports for School of Education students by offering tutoring services in a variety of areas. Students can obtain extra assistance in ASL, CSC 120, and in preparing for Praxis exams.
MICHEL FAMILY TEACHING RESOURCES CENTER (TRC)
Location:
School of Education Building, Room 310
Mailing Address:
PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402