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Meet the Teach For America Twin Cities Regional Advisory Board.

Meet Our Board

Board Chair

Medical Director, Gynecologic Oncology HealthPartners

Dr. Levi Downs Jr, MD

Board Vice Chair, Development Committee Chair

Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Cargill

Joanne Knight

Vice President of Supply Chain General Mills

Courtney Andersen

CFO Independent Consultant

Javier Alarcon

Chief Operating Officer Minnesota Vikings

Andrew Miller

Consulting Partner & Americas HSW ESG Leader Ernst & Young LLP

Joseph Oppong

Fractional CMO AspireSix

Greg Pomerantz

Founder & Managing Director Perennate Strategies

Sanchanyita Ray

Governance Committee Chair

Managing Director & Partner Boston Consulting Group

Monica Schwarm

General Counsel & Corporate Secretary ECMC Group

Brian Boardman

Founder/CEO GenEQTY

Dionne Gumbs

SVP, Private Wealth, Corporate & Commercial Banking Marketing Associated Bank

Barton Turner

Executive Director GreenLight Fund Twin Cities

Simone Hardeman-Jones

Meet the Teach For America Connecticut Advisory Board.

Meet Our Connecticut Advisory Board

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Board Member

Vice President PBR Executive Search

Mandy Casamassima

New York

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Board Member

Chief Executive Officer YWCA Hartford Region

Adrienne Cochrane

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Board Chair

Partner Robinson & Cole LLP

Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson

Atlanta

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Board Member

President Elm City Communities/Housing Authority of the City of New Haven

Karen DuBois-Walton, Ph.D

Aruna Hobbs

Board Member

Head of Institutional Investments MassMutual

Aruna Hobbs

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Board Member

Director of Professional Learning & Leadership Development New Haven Public Schools

Edith Johnson

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Board Member

President & CEO Churchill Asset Management

Ken Kencel

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Board Member

Partner Susman , Duffy & Segaloff, PC

Phil Kent

New York City

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George K Kollitides II

Board Member

Partner Alvarez & Marsal Capital Opporutnities

George K. Kollititides II

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Board Member

Pediatrician and Consultant

Dr. Jamie Murray

Adrienne Parkmond

Board Member

Chief Operating Officer The WorkPlace, Inc.

Adrienne Parkmond

Robert Taylor

Board Member

Teacher Brunswick School

Robert Taylor

Nicole Torraco

Board Member

Chief Strategy Officer K&B Global

Nicole Torraco

Meet the Teach For America New Jersey Advisory Board.

Meet Our New Jersey Regional Board

Co-Chair

Founding Partner & CEO RBH Group

Ron Beit

Community Volunteer

Susan Dunn

VP, Head of Enterprise Learning & Knowledge Management ADP

Andrea Elkin

Co-Chair

Owner RAH Sales & Consulting

Ruth Hook

Chief Executive Officer Breakthrough Collaborative

Vince Marigna

Advocate for Education

Martha Newton

Senior Advisor Democrats for Education Reform

Kathleen Nugent Hughes

Partner Quorom Private Wealth

Dylan O'Shea

Chief Investment Officer Ridgeleigh Capital

Ajay Shroff

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Strengthen your application on your own time!
We've put together a self-guided application workshop to support you in submitting the strongest application possible ahead of our upcoming application deadline. You'll have the opportunity to explore related resources, view sample resumes, and hear our alumni share why they chose to join TFA.

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Browse application and interview tips

We've written many articles over the years about everything from how to create a compelling "Why TFA" statement to choosing a reference.

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Talk to a current corps member

Get your questions about teaching answered by people who were very recently in your shoes. We’ve made it simple to schedule a casual chat with a real current corps member (TFA teacher) who can share their experiences and answer your lingering questions.

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Experiencing a technical issue with our online application? Our tech team can help. We monitor our inbox during the week and over the weekend before a deadline day. Please include screenshots of the problem in your email, where applicable.

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  • Every time you click "password reset" a new link is generated, and the old one deactivated. Try deleting all your old reset emails and then clicking "password reset" once to get a single, fresh link. 
  • If you're still having trouble, send us an email.

Submit Your Application

Our next application deadline is February 2 at 11:59 PM! 

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Is TFA For You?

If you want to co-create a future where all kids get the education they need to succeed, TFA could be for you. Our corps members and alumni come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, yet they all have similar characteristics.

Core Beliefs Personal skills and abilities Leadership Qualities
A deep belief in the potential of all kids Innovation in the face of challenges Long-term commitment to reaching goals
Respect for individuals' diverse experiences Openness to feedback Capacity to set and attain ambitious goals
Attend your interview Ability to work in partnership with others Ability to think critically about any situation

Where Will You Teach?

Where Will You Teach?

TFA has more than 40 regions to which you can apply, ranging from large cities to rural communities. You decide where you will teach and have the greatest impact. During your application, you will select one region as your preferred choice, along with up to two alternates. The number of regions you select has no bearing on your admissions decision.

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How Are Corps Members Compensated? 

As  corps member, you will be employed by a school district or charter network and receive the same salary, vacation, and comprehensive health benefits as other beginning teachers. Additional financial benefits from TFA may be available to help you transition to your new role.

Snapshot of corps member compensation:

  • Salary
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Educator discounts
  • Baseline stipends to help with housing and registration costs
  • Need-based funding is also available to those who qualify
  • Access to scholarships and benefits from grad schools and employers

Learn more about compensation and benefits

How Will You Be Trained and Developed? 

How Will You Be Trained and Developed? 

Your leadership training program begins with a summer training experience that unites the entire year's corps, then gets tailored to your region. Throughout the experience, you will will receive one-on-one coaching from your regional team and access to our unparalleled network of support, including veteran educators, fellow corps members, TFA alumni, and others. 

What Happens After Two Years?

What Happens After Two Years?

After two years of teaching as a TFA corps member, you will join our alumni community. Your network will include career educators, civil rights attorneys, ed tech entrepreneurs, policymakers, socially conscious CEOs, and other professionals from every sector who are shaping a future of educational excellence for all. In addition, TFA offers employer and graduate school partnerships to support your long-term growth. 

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How Do You Apply?

Apply to the 2026 TFA corps by one of the application deadlines. The online application asks about your background and leadership experience. Sharing your reflections about meaningful accomplishments and your interest in joining TFA as a corps member will help us gain a deeper understanding of your skills, strengths, and experiences. The next step, if invited, is a virtual interview, during which you'll have the opportunity to learn more about TFA and network with fellow applicants, staff, and alumni.

Prerequisites: 

  • Bachelor's degree by June 2026 with a 2.5 minimum undergraduate GPA**
  • U.S. citizenship, national/permanent resident status, or recipient of DACA***
Submit your application by 11:59 p.m. ET on Sept. 15 2025 Oct. 20 2025

Feb. 2 2026

Mar. 09 2026
Critical Needs Deadline

Learn if you're invited to an interview Sept. 22 Oct. 27 Feb. 09 Mar. 16
Attend your interview Sept. 29 - Oct. 1 Nov. 03 - 06 Feb. 17 - 18 Mar. 23 - 26
Learn your admissions decision + regional/subject placement  Oct. 21 Dec. 2 Mar. 10 Apr. 14
Accept or decline your offer Oct. 30 Dec. 11 Mar. 19 Apr. 21
Submit Your Application By

Learn if you’re invited to an interview

Attend your interview Learn your admissions decision plus regional and subject placement (after 3 p.m. ET)

Accept or decline your offer

Sept. 15 2025 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 - Oct. 01 Oct. 21 Oct. 30
Oct. 20 2024 Oct. 27 Nov. 03 - 06 Dec. 02 Dec. 11
Feb. 02 2026 Feb. 09 Feb. 17 - 20 Mar. 10 Mar. 19
Mar. 09 2026
Critical Needs Deadline
Mar. 16 Mar. 23 - Mar. 26 Apr. 14 Apr. 21

**The GPA requirement is mandated by our partner school districts and credentialing programs. Certain exceptions apply if you have a 2.5 graduate GPA. 

***Including corps members with Temporary Protection Status (TPS), aslyees, and refugees

Meet the Teach For America Dallas-Forth Worth Regional Advisory Board.

Meet Our Board

Board Chair

Civic Leader

Kathy Crow

Board Vice-Chair

Founder, LAB Strategies

Lindsay Billingsley

Immediate Past Board Chair

President, Hirsch Family Foundation

Margaret Hirsch

Board Member

Co-founder & Vice President, The Addy Foundation and Community Volunteer

Lydia Addy

Board Member

Dean of Simmons School, Southern Methodist University

Dean Stephanie Knight

Board Member

Attorney & Shareholder, Winstead PC

Honorable Dan Branch

Board Member

Civic Leader

Libby McCabe

Board Member

Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group

Kelsey Bridgewater Clark

Board Member

President, Druid Hills Capital, LLC

Bill Payne

Board Member

Portfolio Company Chief Financial Officer, Global Infrastructure Partners

Kenji Hashimoto

Board Member

Civic Leader

Karen Pollock

Board Member

Civic Leader

Flauren Bender

Board Member

Board of Directors, Crow Holdings

Anne Raymond

Board Member

Civic Leader

Dawne Tribolet

Board Member

Board Member, The Compass School of Texas

Frances Mitchell

Board Member

Senior Vice President, Dallas Regional Chamber

Jarrad Toussant

Board Member

Chief State Impact Officer, The Commit Partnership

Bridget Worley

Board Member

President & CEO, Forest Forward

Elizabeth Wattley

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Meet the Teach For America Greater Austin team and board.

Meet Our Staff

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SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, ALUMNI, SITTING SCHOOL LEADER DEVELOPMENT

Nicole Seltman

New Mexico

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Nicole joined TFA in 2006 and taught in New Mexico. Prior to joining TFA Austin staff, Nicole served as the Director of School Improvement at the Texas Education Agency and founded KIPP Austin Leadership Elementary.

Sofia Lanza

DIRECTOR, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS, TEXAS

Sofia Lanza

San Antonio

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Sofia graduated from University of Florida in 2019 and joined TFA, teaching 7th and 8th grade Social Studies at Davis Middle School in San Antonio. After the corps, she joined staff at TFA San Antonio. Sofia now serves all of Texas.

Meet Our Alumni Board

Board Chair

Daniella Gennaro

Charlotte

16

Board Member

Lizeth (Liz) Barraza

Los Angeles

14

Board Member

Phillip Bedford

Oklahoma

14

Board Member

Jaime Cannon

Eastern North Carolina

11

Board Member

Ryan Char

Hawaii

10

Board Member

Suzannah Garcia

Connecticut

19

Board Member

Alexa Higginbothan

Rio Grande Valley

13

Board Member

Disha Jain

Houston

06

Board Member

Joyce Jones

Houston

15

Board Member

Marie Kunthara

Miami-Dade

03

Board Member

Brianna Lozito

Dallas Fort Worth

13

Board Member

Dr. Krista Ratcliff

South Louisiana

98

Board Member

Laura (Andreina) Sanchez

Dallas - Fort Worth

20

Board Member

Claudia Teralu

Rio Grande Valley

18

Board Member

Tosh Villery

Houston

09

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Together, we are a force of hundreds of educators and leaders working to expand opportunities for thousands of students in the Tampa Bay area.
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About Us

At Teach For America in Tampa Bay, we are committed to expanding educational opportunities for all students in our community. With a steadfast belief in the power of education to transform lives, we are dedicated to cultivating a diverse network of leaders who are working to create a brighter future for Tampa Bay's students.

Through our innovative programs, we recruit, train, and support exceptional individuals to become transformative educators and leaders. These dedicated individuals are placed in schools across the Tampa Bay area, where they inspire, engage, and empower their students.

Over the years, Teach For America in Tampa Bay has witnessed incredible stories of growth and achievement through our alumni educators and leaders. Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, Teach For America in Tampa Bay will welcome its first cohort of corps member teachers who will join our thriving alumni network in schools and classrooms. 

As we continue to collaborate with local schools and community stakeholders, our impact only grows stronger, paving the way for a brighter future for Tampa Bay's students.

Changemakers Wanted.

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