Zikia's teaching experience honed her skills as a communicator and creative problem-solver. She channels those talents in her career as an educator, consultant, and writer.

Maryssa reflects on the power of saying "yes," and finding mentors who will invest in your growth.

Spurred to action by the needs of her ESOL students Katherine Leiva continues to be an advocate for equality as Chief Of Staff for Miami-Dade County Public Schools Board Member Luisa Santos.

As a founding math teacher at two different schools, Aaron has fallen in love with his career even though his undergraduate studies initially dictated a different path.

David's career journey has included roles in the classroom, school leadership, athletic coach, and entrepreneur.

Taylor Martin has taken his knowledge of being a teacher and creates custom, culturally responsive curriculum and implementation solutions for schools across the country as a senior consultant at Public Consulting Group.

Christine's teaching experience motivated her to pursue a master's degree in speech-language pathology for bilingual students.

Shaina’s own experience as a student instilled in her the importance of showing all kids that they have incredible potential. She now works at The Dewey Schools in Vietnam as head of the English program.

Reuben Ogbonna (Metro Atlanta '12) co-founded the Marcy Lab School in 2018, a program focused on training marginalized youth for the careers of the future.

Crystal Perry has devoted her career to education since she began teaching in Metro Atlanta in 2000. She has more than 20 years of experience in educational leadership, coaching, and managing strategic partnerships.