Joey joined the corps in 2013 because he believes access to a great education is a civil right. Working with 7th graders deepened his commitment to advocating for marginalized communities through a career in law.

Tom says he seized on the opportunity to become a corps member after graduating from Harvard to expand his horizons and challenge himself. Now serving as General Counsel for NATO's DIANA, he builds on the resilience he learned in the corps.

The Teach For America corps experience can lead to diverse careers in education and beyond. Brandi Pikes, associate attorney at law and Jacksonville 2013 alum, shares how her experience led her from teacher to lawyer.

Peter Stephan's devotion to public service grew in the corps, which led him to law school, followed by jobs at the Department of Justice and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Caroline's desire to help every child get a great education was solidified in the corps. Now, she fights for students through legal advocacy and educational work.

Mackenzie "Mac" Woods always dreamed of being an education lawyer. His experience as a middle school teacher in Memphis confirmed his belief that all students deserve equal opportunities and gave him the hands-on experience he needed to fight for it as a lawyer.

Elie's road to the legal profession began in the corps, where he taught 1st grade and saw firsthand the opportunity gap in our education system.