José grew up in a similar community where he taught and held his students to high standards. His belief that all children deserve an excellent education continues to guide his career in education and nonprofit leadership.

Sara joined the Twin Cities corps hoping to prepare for a career in education policy or the nonprofit sector. As soon as she started teaching, however, Sara discovered the classroom was exactly where she wanted to be.

Nicholas shares how his students inspired him to join the National Guard and why teaching prepared him for a career in military service.

After several years of pursuing her Ph.D. in education policy and leadership, Alyssa is now back in a K-12 environment. She goes to work every day with a drive to make sure all students know their voices are valuable.

Shon Harris is a 2015 Indianapolis alumnus and current Manager of Equity Advancement at Indianapolis Public Schools. He is also a former member of the TFA Indianapolis Alumni Board.

As a Teach For America alumna, Maha has a passion for equity-driven leadership. That’s why when she saw the digital divide affecting her students, she created a computer science track at her placement school where she still teaches.

JuDonne Hemingway is a 2011 Indianapolis alumna and principal at Gary Comer Middle School, part of Chicago's Noble Schools charter network.

Alana Henry is a TFA Dallas-Forth Worth alumna and Executive Director of Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council.

Eddy Hernandez Perez believes education is the field in which he can put his talents to their best use. Though he no longer leads a classroom, he plans to use his law degree to continue to facilitate childhood learning.

Tori Jackson Hines is the Founder and Executive Director of Resurgence Hall Public Charter School in Atlanta.