Teach For America Houston

Teach For America is collaborating with mission-aligned organizations across all five Texas regions to provide paid summer internships that offer dynamic professional development and hands-on experience. ?? Applications are now open! ?? Info Session: April 1st – RSVP to learn more! ?? Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/e9jJ5TPp

Be a part of history. For 35 years, Teach For America has remained committed to the students and communities we serve, from the rural landscapes of South Louisiana and the Rio Grande Valley to the urban centers of New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Let’s come together and celebrate our impact on the world, learn, and commit to shaping the future of TFA. Join us at the 35th Anniversary Summit as we honor this milestone. See you October 2nd and 3rd, 2026 in Las Vegas! Stay tuned for more details as we get closer!

Join us for our Learn & Play series—two exciting events that blend learning, creativity, and fun! Our second event is Solve & Serve, where you'll customize an AI tool to tackle real challenges at work, school, or home—so bring a fully charged laptop or tablet! Afterward, we’ll hit the pickleball courts for some friendly competition. Appetizers and all pickleball equipment will be provided. RSVP at https://bit.ly/41HXWTy

Grateful to PaperCity Houston for the feature! Teach For America Houston’s Ignite Potential Luncheon united 300+ supporters to raise over $531,000 for Houston students and teachers! Pictured: Lori Sherman (2025 Event Chair), Cathryn & Doug Selman (2025 Honorees), Tiffany Cuellar Needham (TFA Houston Executive Director), and Deborah Cannon (2025 Event Chair). Many thanks to our 2025 Honorees, Cathryn & Doug Selman, for their unwavering commitment to expanding opportunities for all students! ??: Hung L. Truong Read more at https://lnkd.in/eNAcXkW9

It's time for a not-so-humble brag. Teach For America has been recognized with a 2025 Handshake Early Talent Award! ?? We believe in meeting this generation of talent where they are—from forging campus connections to innovating new ways to support early talent. Check out our winner?s page to see how we?re creating meaningful opportunities for today?s talent: https://bit.ly/4hosjCT

The 2025 Virani Distinguished School Leader Award Nominations are NOW OPEN! The Virani Distinguished School Leader Award honors two TFA Alumni school leaders annually working in the Greater Houston area with a $10,000 grant! Now through May 31st, you can nominate an exceptional TFA Alumni Principal for their hard work and dedication to teachers, students and the parents they serve. Learn more and submit your nomination at bit.ly/virani-award-2025

Join us for our Learn & Play series—two exciting events that blend learning, creativity, and fun! Our second event is Solve & Serve, where you'll customize an AI tool to tackle real challenges at work, school, or home—so bring a fully charged laptop or tablet! Afterward, we’ll hit the pickleball courts for some friendly competition. Appetizers and all pickleball equipment will be provided. RSVP at https://bit.ly/41HXWTy

Maxine Trice McCarty (Houston ‘98) is heading back to school to earn her principal certification at Rice University at the same time as her three sons pursue their own degrees at the University of Houston. For Maxine, this moment is deeply personal: “It is the fullest of circles for me... I know that they will be just as proud of me when it is my turn to cross the stage at Rice University.” Her journey as an educator began with Teach For America: “It was in my early years as a corps member that I learned how to create innovative learning environments that made the classroom feel like home.” Her son Tyler shares the same excitement: “From opening our acceptance letters to wearing college hoodies to staying up late talking about our favorite professors, I enjoy every second of being a student and a son to her.” For Stephen, this journey is a testament to his mom’s perseverance: “The strongest thing I feel is pride because I see how hard she works to take care of our family and the countless hours she put into me to make me a better student.” Charlie admires his mother’s drive: “She’s always gone above and beyond in every aspect of her life, and I knew that she would do incredible things at Rice University.” Thanks to the TFA Texas $450 scholarship, Maxine is proving that “learning has no timeline,” as Tyler puts it. #TeachForAmerica #LifelongLearning

Celebrating Uche Mgbodile (Houston '24) – One of Aldine ISD’s 2025 Rookie Teachers of the Year! Physics teacher Uchechukwu “Uche” Mgbodile is making waves at Davis High School! From using humor and TikTok references to explain Newton’s Second Law to leveraging AI Bluetooth translators for English learners, she creates an engaging classroom where every student thrives. Join us in celebrating Uche for her dedication and impact!

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