This step is required in order to move forward and remain eligible for admission to our program. Without this information we cannot move forward and you will be unable to finalize your placement community selections.
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
Board Member
Vice President PBR Executive Search
Mandy Casamassima
New York
98
Board Member
Chief Executive Officer YWCA Hartford Region
Adrienne Cochrane
Board Chair
Partner Robinson & Cole LLP
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson
Atlanta
04
Board Member
President Elm City Communities/Housing Authority of the City of New Haven
Karen DuBois-Walton, Ph.D
Board Member
Head of Institutional Investments MassMutual
Aruna Hobbs
Board Member
Director of Professional Learning & Leadership Development New Haven Public Schools
Edith Johnson
Board Member
President & CEO Churchill Asset Management
Ken Kencel
Board Member
Partner Susman , Duffy & Segaloff, PC
Phil Kent
New York City
96
Board Member
Partner Alvarez & Marsal Capital Opporutnities
George K. Kollititides II
Board Member
Pediatrician and Consultant
Dr. Jamie Murray
Board Member
Chief Operating Officer The WorkPlace, Inc.
Adrienne Parkmond
Board Member
Teacher Brunswick School
Robert Taylor
Board Member
Chief Strategy Officer K&B Global
Nicole Torraco
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
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.
We've written many articles over the years about everything from how to create a compelling "Why TFA" statement to choosing a reference.
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.
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.
If you're having trouble with accessing your account, try these tips:
Our next application deadline is February 2 at 11:59 PM!
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 |
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
| Submit your application by 11:59 p.m. ET on | Sept. 15 2025 | Oct. 20 2025 |
Feb. 2 2026 |
Mar. 09 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, ALUMNI, SITTING SCHOOL LEADER DEVELOPMENT
Nicole Seltman
New Mexico
06
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.
DIRECTOR, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS, TEXAS
Sofia Lanza
San Antonio
19
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.
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
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.
More than
1500
TFA alumni live and work in Florida
Over
50%
continue to work in K-12 schools
In 2020-21
73
Florida alumni won Teacher of the Year at their school site.
Welcome to the gem of the Gulf Coast—Tampa Bay, Florida! Nestled along the serene shores of the Gulf of Mexico, Tampa Bay offers a harmonious blend of coastal and city life. Renowned for its diversity, life here is a dynamic fusion of rich heritage and vibrant culture. In fact, Tampa Bay holds the distinction of being ranked among the top 20 Most Diverse Cities in America.
Each neighborhood in Tampa Bay carries its own unique charm and rhythm. From the historic allure of Ybor City and Seminole Heights, to the thriving districts of Downtown Tampa, Hyde Park, Midtown and Channelside, there's an array of experiences to suit every preference. Whether you're basking in the sun at Clearwater Beach or strolling along the shores of Fort De Soto Park, the coastal lifestyle is always within reach.
Tampa Bay offers a wealth of outdoor adventures for nature enthusiasts. Discover the untamed beauty of the Brooker Creek Preserve, kayak through the serene waterways of the Hillsborough River, or hike the scenic trails of the nearby state parks. Soak in the sun's warmth, savor the cultural diversity, and embrace the spirit of exploration—this is what the Tampa Bay lifestyle is all about.
We are extremely grateful for your support. Your generosity has enabled us to build a diverse network of leaders serving our students and working from all angles to ignite the movement for educational equity. Your gifts help to recruit, select, train, and support excellent teachers and leaders for Tampa Bay Area students.
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