Washington
Our network of talented, diverse, and equity-oriented alumni and corps members work alongside the students and families in our state to achieve an equitable education for all.
About Us
About Us
Since 2011, Teach For America has contributed to the push for educational equity in Washington State. Our region has one of the fastest growing economies in the U.S., contrasted by a public education system ranked 31st in the country. While potential is evenly distributed across lines of race and class, access to opportunity is not, particularly for those in marginalized communities.
Creating enduring change in education requires the dedication and vision of exceptional leaders who are undeterred by the challenges facing our education system and intimately understand their local context. Alongside our passionate, talented alumni and corps members, we know we can make a difference for kids in Washington.
Where our corps members have taught:
- 50% taught in district schools in southern King County
- 20% taught in charter schools in southern King County
- 25% taught in district schools in Yakima Valley
- 5% taught in schools in more remote communities
Our Alumni
Our network of nearly 1,500 passionate local alumni is committed to uncovering and addressing disparities that impact kids and families in Washington alongside the communities they belong to and serve.
Are you an alum looking to move to Washington? Check out our transitional resources to get connected and supported.
Approximately
13%
of teachers in Washington identify as BIPOC
A full
60%
of our last Washington corps identify as BIPOC
Over
47%
of local alumni are from underrepresented backgrounds
Approximately
13%
of teachers in Washington identify as BIPOC
A full
60%
of our last Washington corps identify as BIPOC
Over
47%
of local alumni are from underrepresented backgrounds
Support Our Work
Your generosity helps us create a future in which all of Washington's children learn, lead, and thrive.
Local Leadership
Levi Mogg
Executive Director
Teach For America Washington
Levi Mogg is the Executive Director for Teach For America Washington.
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Meet the Teach For America Miami-Dade Team.
Local Leadership
LaKeisha Wells-Palmer
Executive Director
Teach For America Florida Regions
LaKeisha Wells-Palmer leads Teach For America's efforts as the Statewide Executive Director of Teach For America regions in Florida. With 22 years of experience in education, she serves as a champion for principals, teachers, and students. She has spent the last 11 years at Teach For America, serving as the Executive Director of Jacksonville, Central Florida, and Miami-Dade following five years leading Jacksonville’s programmatic efforts.
Meet Our Staff
Senior Managing Director, Head of Programs & Impact
Gerthy Eugene
Senior Managing Director, Head of Operations & Capabilities
Ryan Kyrola
Managing Director, Teacher Training & Systems Impact
Angel Arroyo
Managing Director, Coalition Building & Strategy
Megan Cole
Director, Statewide Strategic Initiatives
Zahirah Calloway
Director, Alumni Engagement & Impact
Marques Harris
Director, Operations, Talent & Executive Support
Heather Ryan
Director, Marketing & Communications
Courtney Salazar
Senior Managing Director, Leadership Development
Kiara Drummond
Managing Director, Leadership Development
Olivia Allen
Managing Director, Leadership Development - Operations
Matt Boerner
Managing Director, Leadership Development
Nina Rivera
Managing Director, Leadership Development - Operations
Courtney Coffill
Managing Director, Matriculation Generalist
Xavier Suarez
Manager, Operations
Emily Mayeda
Senior Managing Director, Head of Southeast Development Hub
Matt Minnick
Managing Director, Development Operations and Chief of Staff Southeast Development Hub
Allie Pocock
Director, Grants, Southeast Development Hub
Lauren Collens
Meet the Teach For America California Capital Valley Regional Advisory Board.
Local Leadership
Scott Richards
Bay Area '09
Executive Director
Teach For America California Capital Valley
With roots in Central Valley, Scott Richards is committed to growing the movement of leaders needed to move the boundaries on what is possible in education as Teach For America California Capital Valley’s Executive Director.
Meet Our Board
Founding Chair
Principal Hawksbill Advisors
Kathy McKim
Board Member
Senior Advisor to the Provost UC Davis
Beth Broome
Board Member
CEO 3Fold Communications
Jamie Von Sossan
Board Member
Co-Founder and Managing Director Growth Factory
Monique Brown
Board Member
Community Engagement & Events Manager Greater Sacramento Economic Council
Olivia Cano
Board Member
Social Impact Leader Comcast
Delia Estrada
Board Member
Superintendent California Montessori Project
Brett Barley
Board Member
Vice President Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Juan P. Novello
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Connect with the Teach For America California Capital Valley Regional Advisory Board
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Meet the Teach For America San Diego Advisory Board.
Local Leadership
Dr. Randolph E. Ward
Executive Director
Teach For America San Diego
Dr. Randolph E. Ward was hired as the Executive Director of Teach For America in October 2018. At TFA San Diego, he has led the team in a strategic shift to accelerate the impact of the organization. He also consults with the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) as a systems coach for school districts in distress. Dr. Ward retired as the San Diego County Superintendent of Schools in November 2016, after having served since August 2006. At the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE), Dr. Ward led the organization in completing its first formal Strategic Plan. As part of that planning process, he and the SDCOE staff worked with educational and community leaders throughout the county to craft the specific elements of the new Strategic Plan. Areas of emphasis included digital literacy, leadership development, closing the achievement gap, and ensuring global workplace readiness for all students.
Meet Our Board
Board Member
CEO La Jolla MJ Management, LLC
Jack McGrory
Former Board Chair
Co-Founder Atlas Crown Financial, Inc.
Luke Schrotberger
Member Emeritus
Founder Burnham Center for Community Advancement (BCCA)
Malin Burnham
Member Emeritus
President & CEO Rady Children's Hospital
Donald B. Kearns, MD
Board Member
Founder & Managing Partner MEK Consulting Group
Beth Kransberger
Board Member
Sr. Vice President & Chief People Officer YMCA of San Diego County
Stephanie Alexander
Board Chair
Principal NewFront
Pedro M. Reyes
Board Member
Managing Principal & Partner Ace Parking
Keith Jones
Board Member
Advisor, County Supervisor of San Diego; School Board President Vista Unified SD
Cipriano Vargas
San Antonio
14
Board Member
EVP and GM Mitchelll (Enlyt) of International (APD) division
Debbie Day
Board Member
VP of Strategic Growth San Diego Squared (SD2)
Karmin Noar
Meet the Teach For America Washington team.
Local Leadership
Levi Mogg
Executive Director
Teach For America Washington
Prior to becoming the next Executive Director of Teach For America Washington, Levi worked as the Chief Operating Officer of Teach For America Idaho, a region he helped found. Levi is dedicated to continuous improvement and the advancement of his practice, ensuring high-quality experiences for those he works with and increasing the magnitude of his impact.
Meet Our Team
Managing Director, Alumni Impact
Eri Higashi Durnell
Assistant, Executive Director
Shawna Lee
Meet the Teach For America South Carolina team.
Local Leadership
Courtney Waters
Executive Director
Teach For America South Carolina
Courtney has been with Teach For America South Carolina since 2018, leading alumni strategy and programs, external partnerships, thought leadership, fund development and the region’s state funding strategy. She most appreciates that TFA has provided an opportunity to work with state leaders and observe how South Carolina’s education system functions. She believes TFA is uniquely positioned to see the entire field, from policy to the practice of teaching, and align itself to provide innovative, community rooted support to districts across the state. Before joining this team, Courtney worked as a high school ELA teacher and in the supply chain management field in business development. She received a M.A. International Studies from Rhodes College and an M.A. Curriculum and Instruction from The University of Mississippi. She is a member of the Charleston County School District’s Board of Trustees.
Meet Our Team
Senior Managing Director, Impact & Partnerships
Christine Culp
Senior Managing Director, Chief of Staff
Natalie Batten-Krug
Director, Talent Development
Tori Carle
Managing Director, Leadership Development
Fraronda Green
Director, Recruitment
Maya Burney
Director, Alumni Talent Development
Tess Holt
Director, Executive Support & Operations
Kalela Massey
Director, Network Impact
Sarah Ann Snipes
Manager, Talent Development
Whitney Williams