It’s hard to condense two years of life-changing experiences into six words. But we asked corps members and alumni to share their “six-word story” about their Teach For America corps experience. We compiled some of the incredible responses we received into a short video. 

The stories have continued to come in, and our inspiration and awe has only continued to grow since creating the video. Read many more TFA six-word stories below.

More Stories from the TFA Community

A teacher is always a learner! -Alekhya

Taught and was changed forever. -Andrea

Relationships are the foundation for results. -Anna Marie

We hiked Mount Nittany. Opportunities exist. - Brian

Culturally relevant teaching is the key. -Brittany

Currently a first year. Needed this. -Belgica

Iron sharpens iron every single day. -Cameron

Bama Corps. First Corps. Charter Corps. -Jah, #Alabama2010

Far from a two-year commitment. -Julia

Society’s greatest inequity begins in school. -Julie

Your life puts mine in perspective. -Kristen

Once a duck, always a duck. -Lane, #tfadfw

I am me because of you. -Leigh

One Day is my life’s passion! -Liza

It’s hard. That’s why it matters. -Miles

There’s no place like the Delta. -Molly

My passion because of my work. -Mr. Macav

Humbled. Awakened. Loved. Advocate. Joy. Perseverance. -Mrs. Hopps

Unforgettable workload, unforgettable experiences, unforgettable people. -Rob

Our daughter taught, we all learned. -Rochelle

Learning from my students every day. -Shannon

Duval till we die. Action Jacksonville. -Stephanie

Never underestimate the power of kids. -Theresa

Forever changed because of my kids. -Vinnie

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