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Alumni

Jennifer Efflandt

Executive Director of Multilingual Learners

Providence Public Schools

Region: Dallas-Fort Worth, '09

After the corps, Jennifer saw for the first time the injustices facing others who shared her family’s legal, racial identity, and socioeconomic status. Today, Jennifer is committed to advocating for vulnerable populations.

Alumni

Carolyn Sallen-Thomas

Assistant Principal

KIPP Philadelphia Schools

Region: Colorado, '10

After gravitating toward social justice issues in college, Carolyn Sallen-Thomas joined the corps and subsequently branched out into school leadership.

Alumni

Rosaline Tio

Director of Research, Data, and Analytics

Charles R. Drew Charter School

Region: Metro Atlanta, '11

Rosaline says her experience as a high school math teacher has been invaluable in developing a nuanced lens for her career as a data analyst.

Alumni

Tori Hines

Founder and Executive Director

Resurgence Hall

Region: Los Angeles, '06

Tori Jackson Hines is the Founder and Executive Director of Resurgence Hall Public Charter School in Atlanta.

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Niambi Sampson

SVP of Teaching and Learning

3DE Schools, Junior Achievement

Region: Metro Atlanta, '98

Niambi Sampson is the SVP of Teaching and Learning for 3DE Schools, part of Junior Achievement, in Metro Atlanta. Learn how her experience with Teach For America shaped her work ethic and leadership skills, which she continues to use to serve low-income students.

Alumni

Tia Corniel

Principal

City School District of Albany

Region: Phoenix, '06

Just six years after completing her TFA commitment, Tia earned a role as a principal in her hometown of Albany. She knows that education is her calling, and she’s dedicated to working as hard as she can for her students.

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Fadesola Ojeikere

Founding Director of Learning

Kindle Education

Region: New Jersey, '14

After his time with Teach For America, Fade Ojeikere currently works with teachers to identify growth areas and help them to improve as effective educators.

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Jade Rivera

Collegiate Charter School Founder & Executive Director

Albuquerque Collegiate Charter School

Region: Nevada, '12

Jade Rivera's experience in the corps revealed the connection between her love for school and her passion for pursuing equitable education in her hometown of Albuquerque.

Alumni

Mario Benabe

Founder

Wildflower New York Charter School

Region: New York, '14

Mario Benabe always knew he wanted to teach and maximized his experience with Teach For America as a way to guide him from turning a passion into a career.

Alumni

Cody Stipes

Chief Operating Officer

Cold Spring School

Region: Indianapolis, '11

Cody Stipes is a 2011 Indianapolis corps member and Chief Operating Officer at Cold Spring School in Indianapolis.