BioPREP offered its first Training Institute for Partnerships in Science (TIPS) for Teachers in the summer of 2009. BioPREP addresses both the teaching methods and the “bigger picture” of science by fostering increased engagement and respect among teachers and students. TIPS offers teachers a deeper understanding of the subject area of molecular biology and includes a time for reflection and pedagogical training. Part of TIPS hinges on the teachers themselves. We ask TIPS teachers to participate fully in the subject matter training, as well as in reflection and sharing with their fellow teachers. TIPS teachers will also help guide BioPREP as we prepare for the next year’s TIPS training and academic year programming.   By getting a taste of the power and utility of molecular biology, hopefully TIPS teachers will want to bring these concepts home to their classrooms through our BioPREP academic year program. We expect giving teachers increased competency in science-related subject matter while helping them build a strong support structure through networking opportunities with university faculty and fellow high school educators will also promote teacher retention and job satisfaction.