Our Work in Florida
About Us
Our commitment to educational opportunity for all students is at the heart of everything we do at Teach For America in Florida. We are a dynamic force for change, dedicated to ensuring that every student receives an excellent education. With a presence in Central, North, and South Florida, our impact extends across the diverse and vibrant state of Florida.
Teach For America launched in Florida in 2003, in the Miami-Dade region, driven by community members who united to demand equal access to quality education for every student. Since then, we have expanded our reach, first to Jacksonville in 2008 and later to the Central Florida region in 2015, with our Tampa Bay corps beginning in 2024. This journey has been marked by our unwavering commitment to transforming the educational landscape and empowering future generations.
Today, we proudly partner with more than 150 schools across Florida and have impacted over 400,000 students. Our ever-growing network comprises more than 1,700 corps member teachers and alumni leaders who work tirelessly to bridge educational gaps and improve our students' prospects. While we’ve seen remarkable progress and transformative impact since arriving in Florida, our mission is far from complete, and there’s still much work to be done. Our journey continues as we expand our footprint, working in partnership with local communities to ensure improved outcomes for all students across the state.
Join us in our mission to ensure that every student in Florida has the opportunity to attain an excellent education. Together, we can make a lasting impact and transform the future of education in the Sunshine State.
Our Impact in Florida
Teacher Corps Sites
Jacksonville
More than just a source of excellent education leaders, we are a tight-knit, vibrant network grounded in our mission to provide all students with an excellent education and a future filled with opportunities.
Miami-Dade
Miami–Dade is a warm and vibrant community, thriving with diversity, culture, and possibility. We are a community of innovative leaders creating opportunities for all students in Miami-Dade.
Tampa Bay
With a steadfast belief in the power of education to transform lives, we are dedicated to cultivating a diverse network of leaders who work to create a brighter future for students in the Tampa Bay area.
Are You Ready for a New Future?
Ignite Fellowship in Florida
The Ignite national tutoring corps launched in Jacksonville in 2023 and has since expanded to Tampa Bay and South Florida.
The program is designed to accelerate learning and foster a sense of belonging among students by leveraging research-based best practices in high-impact tutoring.
Ignite builds on Teach For America’s 30-year history and core capabilities by recruiting and developing leaders who expand opportunity and deepen partnerships and impact with our existing network of schools and local communities.
The One Florida Alumni Educator Fellowship
The One Florida Alumni Educator Fellowship is a two-year development program for courageous and talented alumni leaders in education who will change the trajectory of students in Florida.
By committing to teach and lead in Miami-Dade, Orlando, Jacksonville, or the Tampa Bay area, alumni will embark on a reflective odyssey while deeply impacting the lives of the students and families they encounter.
Through job placement assistance, cohort-based learning, mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities, alumni fellows will gain transferable skills that can be utilized for upward mobility in the fields of teaching, school leadership, and nonprofit work.
Teach For America Florida Leadership
LaKeisha Wells-Palmer
Statewide Executive Director & Vice President, Executive Director Coach & Regional Field Advisor
Teach For America Florida Regions
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