Teach For America Houston

“I believe in the transformative power of quality education for all students, and I’m committed to advocating for educational equity.” Meet Fatu Wandaw (Houston ‘23), a second-year corps member in Houston who is our featured Educator Spotlight for October. Learn more about why she chose TFA, what she has learned in her time as an educator, and her hopes for educational equity in the future at https://lnkd.in/e9EuQ9Y2

Nominate a humanities teacher for a 2025 Outstanding Teaching Award! https://bit.ly/NominateOTA

TFA Texas has partnered with The University of Texas at Austin to create a TFA cohort in their 12-month hybrid Master’s in Education program, including principal certification, with mostly virtual classes and occasional in-person sessions. To learn more, join the TFA x UT Texas Principal Leadership Academy (TPLA) Info Session on Thursday, Nov. 7th, 5-6 PM CT. Register at https://lnkd.in/eGr6_DRk

🎉 Another Successful All Network Summit for Teach For America Houston 🎉 I had the privilege of planning and executing an impactful event for over 250 first- and second-year teachers. Our goal was to provide them with the tools and resources they need to support their students in transformative ways. Following the summit, 95% of CMs reported that they are proud to be apart of Teach for America. A highlight of the day was an amazing HIIT class led by Virani Distinguishied School Leader Award winner Cynovia H., energizing our corps members and reminding us of the importance of self-care. Additionally, four of our TFA alum, including Todlin Lattimore and Terrel Everette MPH, led the second-year corps members in preparing for their end-of-year presentations, equipping them with the confidence and skills to showcase their theory of change. We were fortunate to have our friends at LEE, fellow TCU almuna, Christen LaChance, and several wellness practitioners from Restorative Houston join us to support our teachers’ development and well-being. Following the event, we hosted a social at PKL Social, planned by Kazmere Anakwue, M.Ed, which was a huge hit and a perfect way to unwind and connect! A big thank you to ConocoPhillips for sponsoring breakfast for our team and corps members, and to Mandy Gutierrez for graciously hosting us at Herrera Elementary School. Your support made this event possible! We’re off to DFW next, ready to continue this journey of learning and growth. Stay tuned for more updates! #TeachForAmerica #TeacherDevelopment #ConocoPhillips #LearningJourney #ViraniAward #TeacherWellness

This weekend, our corps members came together for the first All Network Summit of the year! It was a day filled with learning, community building, and plenty of fun. We are proud to see our corps fostering meaningful connections and strengthening their commitment to educational equity!

Congratulations to the Executive Director of Teach For America Houston, Tiffany Cuellar Needham, for being named a 2024 Women Who Mean Business Honoree; Outstanding Nonprofit Business Leader by the Houston Business Journal. This award is recognizing women in leadership roles who have demonstrated excellence in their careers and community. Read more at https://lnkd.in/e9zWrzWe

Thank you to ConocoPhillips for your generous support of our All Network Summit! A longstanding supporter of TFA Houston since 2005, your unwavering belief in the power of great education and the dedication of our teachers and leaders is truly appreciated. We are especially grateful for your contribution to our summit breakfast and the beautiful co-branded tumblers for our corps members! 🎉

TFA alumni from across Texas recently had the unique opportunity to participate in our Texas Schools to Learn From program. Alumni visited Solar Preparatory School for Girls, Prestonwood Montessori, and E.D. Walker Middle School in Dallas. These innovative, high-performing schools provided valuable insights as alumni learned from their exceptional models, leadership, and students.🎉

Join the Teach For America Career Center Team for our upcoming Career Acceleration series. Presented alongside fellow mission-aligned organizations, these virtual events will cover engaging topics meant to support, inspire, and develop the knowledge, mindsets, and skills to accelerate your career advancement. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3TYyfKe

On this #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we celebrate the strength, creativity, and resilience of Indigenous peoples across the country, while highlighting the youth of the Oglala Lakota Nation in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Through Outlast Arts and Education, a project founded by LT (South Dakota ‘21), local students are learning to tell their stories through film and media. This film camp provides the next generation with the tools to reclaim their narratives and inspire change in their communities. At Teach For America, we stand with Indigenous peoples’ self-determination, advocating for education and student empowerment as essential pathways to a renewed community and culture. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #LakotaYouth #OutlastFilmCamp #TeachForAmerica