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Four TFA alumni receive the Distinguished Teacher recognition from Noble Schools
Four of the 12 Chicago Public School educators who received the elite Distinguished Teacher recognition from Noble Schools are Teach For America alumni.
2023 Change Champions
Introducing the innovative alumni leaders who will compete in the Social Innovation Competition, an immersive opportunity for social innovators and entrepreneurs.
Alumni Conversation Series: A TFA Alum’s Passion for Teaching and Music
A TFA Alums Passion For Arts Education
Time prepared Miriam Owens, president and CEO of the People’s Music School, for a lifelong commitment to the pursuit of educational equity.
Congratulations To Our Cohort 3 Aspire Fellows!
Congratulations to our Cohort Four Rise Fellowship!
Alumni Conversation Series: Jeanne Paulino
Watch Annie and Jill talk about Mission Propelle and their work supporting parents stay in the workforce.
Alumni Conversation Series: Annie Warshaw & Jill Carey
Watch Annie and Jill talk about Mission Propelle and their work supporting parents stay in the workforce.
Alumni Conversation Series: Hamed Kadiani
Watch Hamed’s interview with Wisam Fillo to learn more about his journey towards Educational Equity
Alumni Conversation Series: Introducing Sarah Lee.
A conversation with this year’s Alumni Award Winners
Congratulations to Cohort Four on completing the Rise Fellowship!
Congratulations to our Cohort Four Rise Fellowship!
Alumni Conversation Series: Alumni Awards Winners 2022
A conversation with this year’s Alumni Award Winners
Alumni Conversation Series: Christine Smith
Alumna Christine Smith discusses her participation in our region's first anti-racist professional implementation cohort.
Alumni Conversation Series: Dr. Joseph Shoffner with Keenen Stevenson
A conversation between alum Keenen Stevenson (2016 Greater Chicago-Northwest Indiana) and Dr. Joseph Shoffner, Professor and Leadership Coach at UIC’s Urban School Leadership Program.
Alumni Conversation Series: Lina Jean Fritz
Lina Fritz is an Elevate Fellow and leads the innovation team at OneGoal Chicago. She loves living at the intersection of data and creativity, merging the power of science and art.
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