Teach For America Metro Atlanta

Hey TFA Community! Braven is accepting applications for their 2025 Leadership Coach volunteer program. This is Braven’s most in-demand and high-impact program. Volunteer to strengthen your professional skills, hone your leadership, connect with Gen-Z leaders, and enrich your life through the rewarding experience of giving back. Leadership Coaches empower cohorts of 5-8 undergrads to explore their career options and build the skills they need to land a strong first job after graduation or get admitted into graduate school. Interested in empowering the next generation of leaders? Learn more and apply by the deadline November 24, 2024: https://lnkd.in/enwWgtgN

Join The Collective next Monday, November 4, for THE LAUNCH from 5:30 PM-8:30 PM. The is the first meet and greet of the year!???? Connect with other BIPOC alum/CMs, join a B-fit fitness session from 6:30-7:30 PM, and share ideas for The Collective, all while enjoying delicious food! ?? RSVP at bit.ly/thelaunchTCA. We hope to see you there!

Today on #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we recognize the traditional homelands of the Muscogee Creek and Cherokee peoples in which Atlanta in built on. We honor the Indigenous peoples of Atlanta and beyond, and celebrate their rich history and beautiful culture.

Congrats to Metro Atlanta Alum, Meagan Naraine! Fun Fact: Meagan, who is the co-founder of Culturally Relevant Science, won TFA Metro Atlanta's Shark Tank in 2022! We are thrilled to see the impact you will continue to make with ensuring K-12 STEM curriculum is inclusive of all students!

Hey alums! Have you ever wondered what it would look like to make your mark in Atlanta as an educator, educational advocate, or potential elected official? If so, this event is for you! Join us tomorrow, October 10, from 6-8 PM, for our first One Night for One Day event, in partnership with LEE Atlanta, and hear from a panel of inspiring TFA alums who have made an impact in civic leadership! The panel will be hosted by TFA alum Jemila Mitchell, Director of Regional Impact for LEE Atlanta. Light bites and drinks will be served so come hang with us after work and connect with the TFA Metro Atlanta network! RSVP at bit.ly/MATLonenightoneday.

Congratulations to Metro Atlanta alum Jason Terrell who was recently named the new President of the R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation! “I am thrilled by the opportunity to leverage my expertise in philanthropy, social entrepreneurship, and nonprofit administration to support the foundation’s investments in programs and leaders making a real difference in the lives of Georgia’s residents.” –Jason Terrell The R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation improves the lives of Georgians by supporting educational opportunities, improving access to health services, and advancing environmental stewardship. The Dobbs Foundation is committed to honoring the legacy of R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. through its work. Congratulations, Jason! We look forward to the impactful work you will do in your new role!

For our Black corps members and alumni educators, check out this Black Teacher Collaborative webinar happening next week on October 9!

Calling all TFA Metro Atlanta alums! We're excited to announce the first event of our One Night for One Day alumni event series! Join us on Thursday, October 10, from 6:00-8:00 PM at The Supermarket for our inaugural event, “Find Your Civic Pathway” in partnership with LEE Atlanta. Hear from a panel of inspiring alumni, moderated by alum Jemila Mitchell, Director of Regional Impact at LEE. One Night for One Day is intended to gather our expansive Metro Atlanta alumni community (over 2,300!) in a variety of seasonal events with a purpose. Not only should you expect to walk away with both new and old connections, but with a newfound excitement for our alumni community through intentional gathering. Kick back and relax with us alongside good bites and sips! Come as you are after work, and hang with us! Visit bit.ly/MATLonenightoneday to RSVP.

The Academic School Leader Fellowship (ASLF) launched this week and we are so pleased to share the amazing Metro Atlanta fellows! ASLF develops instructional leadership skills and supports fellows as they explore school leadership pathways. Fellows will explore school leadership pathways by career coaching and support from TFA, and be carefully matched with an education leader to connect with three times over the course of the year. We are excited about the development and impact this cohort will have this year! Congratulations Joseph Aczel, Aja Blair, Eboni Canty-Williams, M. Ed., Reneatha Eldridge, Matthew Freese, Aleecha Gillot, Jordan Luster, Christay Suen M.Ed, and Lauren Tricksey, M.Ed ! #tfametroatlanta #teachforamerica

We are deeply saddened by the tragic and senseless event that took place yesterday in Barrow County, GA. During this unimaginable time, our thoughts and hearts are with the students and faculty of Apalachee High School. ??