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The Legend will be one of three properties in San Antonio that will be part of American Landmark Apartments' Educator-in-Residence pilot program.
Drawing on the success of its Artist-in-Residence program, American Landmark Apartments is launching a pilot program in the San Antonio market that will provide a year of rent-free housing for teachers in exchange for creating and leading educational programs for residents.
American Landmark’s Educator-in-Residence program will be available at three of its communities—Kenzie Park, The Legend, and The Lynx—with one qualified educator selected for each property.
The program is designed to support all age groups and educational goals and will include academic support, tutoring, and homework help. Additional opportunities may include college prep, financial and digital literacy, reading and writing workshops, resume and interview skills, and language classes.
“Education is a cornerstone of community development, and we’re proud to launch a program that not only supports teachers, but directly enriches the lives of our residents,” says CEO Joe Lubeck. “Residents today are looking for more than a place to live. They want opportunities to be involved in a community and connect on multiple levels that create understanding with neighbors while attaining access to upward mobility for personal goals they may have. This program brings vital educational resources directly into their communities while celebrating the incredible work of teachers.”
According to creative director Rachel Lubeck, the pilot is being launched in San Antonio thanks to Debra Claytor, chief operating officer for Western region operations, and Ana Rendon, regional manager for San Antonio, who spearheaded the initiative.
The pilot will begin this fall, with educators being selected on the breadth of their teaching experience and their ability to meet the diverse needs of the residents. It will build directly on the model of American Landmark’s Artist-in-Residence program, which has provided cost-free housing and studio space to visual, culinary, and fitness artists. Since launching in 2020, it has hosted 32 artists and facilitated over 3,000 resident events at its properties in Arizona, Florida, Nevada, North and South Carolina, and Texas.
“With educators, we are applying the same framework to academic and life-skill enrichment,” Rachel Lubeck says. “While the art, music, and fitness programs have nurtured creativity, wellness, and social connection, the Educator-in-Residence initiative will focus on access to education. By offering tutoring, literacy programs, language classes, college prep, study skills, and career development support, we aim to make higher education and essential learning opportunities more accessible and convenient for our residents.”
