Our Work in Oklahoma
Where We Work
Corps members in Oklahoma teach in Oklahoma City and the Greater Tulsa metro area. Our alumni network impacts students across the state.
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is known for its down-to-earth people, noteworthy sports teams, local artists, and famous barbecue. Few places in our country offer so much at such a low cost of living.
Greater Tulsa
Tulsa is a city on the rise—a tight-knit community with a collective goal to fuel change and a better future for all who call it home. Choosing to live in an up-and-coming city means access to amenities like great food and breweries while experiencing deep musical roots and museums. All of this is accessible without losing that comforting hometown feel.
Ignite Fellowship in Oklahoma
In the spring of 2022, TFA Oklahoma launched the Ignite Fellowship, which leverages research-based best practices for high-impact tutoring. This paid virtual fellowship brings exceptional leaders into classrooms to accelerate learning, build confidence, and foster belonging with students. Throughout Oklahoma, TFA hosts 156 Ignite fellows, and 100% of partner schools reported that Ignite had a positive impact on student engagement. The Ignite Fellowship builds on Teach For America’s 30-year history to grow our impact in local communities and help fuel student potential.
Teach For America Oklahoma Leadership
Stories from Our Community
Carlisha Williams Bradley: Obama Leadership Foundation - Black Wall Street Times
Carlisha Williams Bradley: Obama Leadership Foundation - Black Wall Street Times
Carlisha Williams Bradley, a 2011 Greater Tulsa alum, and Founder and Executive Director of Women Empowering Nations has been selected as one of 205 global leaders to join the prestigious Obama Foundation Leaders program. As one of only 100 participants in the Leaders USA cohort, Bradley will receive training in leadership development and civic engagement aimed at enhancing her impact across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Santa Fe South Spero Elementary Recognized by US News for Student Growth
Santa Fe South Spero Elementary Recognized by US News for Student Growth
Alumni are changing minds about what is possible for kids in Oklahoma. Alumna and school leader Meg Wheeler shared, “Our work is big enough that we can make an impact, and the community is small enough that we can be a proof point.” Meg’s school was recently recognized by Us News for outstanding student outcomes. More than twice as many students are proficient in math when compared to the Oklahoma average and exceeded the state average for reading proficiency.
Ashley Harris Philippsen: Harvard Fellow
Ashley Harris Philippsen: Harvard Fellow
Ashley Harris Philippsen, a 2007 Teach For America alum, and Executive Director of Impact Tulsa was selected to be part of the EdRedesign Fellowship for Cradle-to-Career Partnership Leaders at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. This inaugural, 18-month program supports leaders across the country in building cross-sector partnerships to address long-term disparities in education, health, and economic mobility. Ashley, along with 21 other fellows, will gain new tools and knowledge to drive systemic change for Tulsa’s children and families.
2025 Oklahoma Statewide Gathering
Our 2025 Teach For America Oklahoma Statewide Gathering brought together over 230 members of our network for a day of connection, learning, and action toward better outcomes for students. Participants dove deeper into key strategies around our 2030 goal and learned from one another about how we can each strengthen access to excellent schools, channel our boldest leadership, engage civically toward change, and build coalition around our shared goals.
Our 2025 Teach For America Oklahoma Statewide Gathering brought together over 230 members of our network for a day of connection, learning, and action toward better outcomes for students. Participants dove deeper into key strategies around our 2030 goal and learned from one another about how we can each strengthen access to excellent schools, channel our boldest leadership, engage civically toward change, and build coalition around our shared goals.
Our 2025 Teach For America Oklahoma Statewide Gathering brought together over 230 members of our network for a day of connection, learning, and action toward better outcomes for students. Participants dove deeper into key strategies around our 2030 goal and learned from one another about how we can each strengthen access to excellent schools, channel our boldest leadership, engage civically toward change, and build coalition around our shared goals.
Our 2025 Teach For America Oklahoma Statewide Gathering brought together over 230 members of our network for a day of connection, learning, and action toward better outcomes for students. Participants dove deeper into key strategies around our 2030 goal and learned from one another about how we can each strengthen access to excellent schools, channel our boldest leadership, engage civically toward change, and build coalition around our shared goals.
