Stories and Voices | Los Angeles | Teach For America

Los Angeles

Our Voices

Los Angeles is home to more than 10 million people. Its identity is a patchwork of different cultures and people. The Teach For America Los Angeles network is composed of individuals and communities across many spectrums, all connected by their commitment to reimagine and rebuild a more equitable education system. Below are some of their stories.

Stories

Alumni

Jennifer Anaya (LA, ‘13) - On Finding "Home" at Her Placement School

June 29, 2022

Jennifer anaya 1

Corps Members

Andreas Kidane (LA, ‘21) - On Fostering Genuine Connection With Students

June 28, 2022

Andreas kidane 1

Alumni

Fernando Mandujano (LA, ‘20) - Coming Home to Teach

June 27, 2022

Fernando Mandujano 1

Alumni

Melissa Leyba (LA, ‘20) - The Joys of Teaching STEM

April 22, 2022

Systems Change

What Happens When Philanthropists Begin to Practice Anti-Racism?

by Morgan Russell Williams

November 16, 2020

Elissa Salas stands in a dark conference room looking out a brightly lit window that lights her face

Bay Area

What Happens When Philanthropists Begin to Practice Anti-Racism?

by Morgan Russell Williams and Talia Herman

November 16, 2020

Elissa Salas stands in a dark conference room looking out a brightly lit window that lights her face

Black Community

How to Understand Your Real Social Capital

by Susan Brenna

November 13, 2020

An illustration of Theo Fowles

Military Veterans

A Lesson in Serving the Nation

by The TFA Editorial Team

November 9, 2020

A flag flying in a classroom.

COVID19

Becoming a Teacher During the Pandemic

by Madeleine Burry and Laura Zingg

August 13, 2020

DACA

DACAmented and Dedicated: A 2020 Corps Member’s Story

by Mary Bliss McCrossen

July 14, 2020

Picture of Albert, a young Latinx man wearing a dark suit and standing against the backdrop of downtown New Orleans.

1 2 3 4