Austin
About Us
About Us
Just a decade ago, there were only 100 alumni in Austin. Now, there are more than 900—and counting.
As the capital of Texas, Austin provides a unique experience for Teach For America alumni to engage in all aspects of the development of education policy at the local and state level. Austin provides a front-row seat to the legislature, governor, and state administrative offices determining public policy on key education issues every day. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) oversees the education policy affecting 5 million school-aged children in Texas.
Our Community
Our Community
Teach For America launched in Austin in the fall of 2019 as the first “alumni-forward” region in the country. Started by alumni in 2008, Teach For America Austin has been supported by a volunteer alumni board for over a decade.
Our network works in every corner of Austin’s education landscape—teaching in classrooms, leading campuses, and designing policy as elected officials. Our alumni provide wrap-around services, advocate for student-centered policies, and professional development for our classroom and campus leaders. Outside of the classroom, we have a growing network of alumni working in technology, law and policy, as well as government officials. Together we make up a passionate and committed network working with students and families to ensure access to opportunity for all Austinites.
Nearly
1000
Alumni living in the region.
More than
160
Teachers in the classroom.
Over
20
Alumni are leading in schools.
Nearly
1000
Alumni living in the region.
More than
160
Teachers in the classroom.
Over
20
Alumni are leading in schools.
Get Involved
Get Involved
Looking for professional learning opportunities to support your development? Check out annual conferences and fellowships offered to Teach For America alums.
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Local Leadership
Christine Nishimura
Los Angeles '06
Executive Director
Teach For America Austin
Christine Nishimura (Los Angeles ’06) brings more than a decade of education and legal experience to her role as executive director for Austin.
School Leadership Learning Lab
School Leadership Learning Lab
Teach for America (TFA) seeks to build a coalition of educators and school leaders prepared to meet the current needs of students while also preparing students to live, learn, and thrive in their communities. In partnership with Transcend, TFA Texas is excited to continue our state-wide School Leadership Learning Lab (SLLL).
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