Ben's time in the classroom led him to create a nonprofit that brings college and career readiness to life for underserved students in Atlanta. He continues to put his leadership skills to work in the global business sector.

Q & A

What were some major lessons you learned during the corps?

I was changed by the corps experience, both personally and professionally. It really taught me how to have a strong work ethic and how valuable relationships are among coworkers, administrators, and anyone you are working with. When I encountered an issue at the school, I had a whole support team I could go to.

How has the TFA network come into play with your career arc?

The Teach For America network is huge. It's what allowed me and my co-founders to start our nonprofit after the corps. At the time, we were just three guys with an idea and we needed support. The first people we looked to were Teach For America—both our friends in the corps, the staff, and different supporters. 

What’s one big takeaway from your corps experience that you’ve carried with you?

When you teach 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students, it’s the end of that high school experience. You get to see that tangible transformation where a student comes in and isn’t thinking about college—and here they are eight months later, graduating, accepted to a school, and going to college. I felt lucky that I was able to teach older students and see that impact firsthand.