Teach For America North Carolina

✨✨BIG NEWS FOR TFA NC✨✨✨ Official Statewide Proclamation Issued by NC Governor in Honor of 35th Anniversary: As we kick off our 35th Anniversary celebrating Teach For America North Carolina’s Legacy of Leadership, we are thrilled to have received an official proclamation from now former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper as one of his final acts in December of 2024. The proclamation highlights our organization’s decades-long statewide impact and celebrates the ongoing programmatic excellence that contributes to systemic changes in the field of educational equity.  As a longtime champion of Teach For America with an unwavering commitment to our state’s education system, we are honored by now former Governor Cooper’s support and encouragement. In 2022, our Executive Director, Dr. Monique Perry-Graves, was appointed by now former Governor Cooper to his bipartisan Task Force to Develop a Representative and Inclusive Vision for Education (DRIVE). This task force brought together diverse stakeholders to shape the future of public education in North Carolina and Dr. Perry-Graves represented nonprofit education advocacy, underscoring TFA NC’s commitment to inclusive and representative leadership. As Dr. Perry-Graves shared, “It is important that we continue to have strong partnerships with lawmakers and external stakeholders from all political parties so that we may achieve our mission of finding, developing, and supporting equity-oriented leaders in an effort to transform education and expand opportunity for all children. We know that we are stronger when we all work together, and our students, teachers, and communities benefit from the diverse coalition of educational champions.” Join us in celebrating our decades of impact by attending one of our One Day Breakfast Events and read the entirety of now former Governor Roy Cooper’s proclamation here: https://lnkd.in/eR-XycSi Be sure to secure your ticket 🎟️ to join us at one of our upcoming One Day Breakfasts here: https://linktr.ee/tfa_nc #OneDayNC #35YearsOfImpact #35DaysForNC #Anniversary #NCED #TeachForAmerica

🎉 Teach For America North Carolina is celebrating 35 years of impact across the state! Join us on April 10th at our One Day Breakfast Charlotte as we come together to honor outstanding leaders from our network. We’re thrilled to announce our next Legacy of Excellence Award Honorees: 🏆 Legacy of Excellence Leadership Honoree Ann Tabor 🏆 Legacy of Impact for Partnership Excellence Honoree Jarian Kerekes Let’s celebrate these remarkable leaders and their contributions to our mission of educational excellence. 👉 Grab your ticket, learn more about our honorees, or donate today here: https://linktr.ee/tfa_nc #OneDayNC #TeachForAmerica #35ForNC  #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉 We have more exciting news! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the next round of honorees for our One Day Breakfast event tour! On April 10, 2025, we’ll celebrate extraordinary leaders from our network at One Day Breakfast Charlotte. We are proud to honor the following alumni with the Legacy of Impact for Alumni Leadership Award: 🌟 Erin Nicole Barksdale Coles (ATL '13) 🌟 Michael Jerrell(CPT '08) 🌟 LaToya Faustin (RGV '04) Join us in honoring these incredible individuals and their contributions to educational excellence. 👉 Grab your ticket, learn more about our honorees, or donate today here: https://linktr.ee/tfa_nc #OneDayNC #TeachForAmerica #35ForNC #LegacyOfExcellence

 🎉 Exciting News from TFA NC! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the next set of honorees for our One Day Breakfast Eastern North Carolina event on March 27, 2025! These exceptional leaders have made a profound impact on education and our communities: 🏆 Legacy of Excellence in Educational Leadership Honorees: 🌟 Dr. Valerie Bridges 🌟 Inez Ribustello 🏆 Legacy of Impact for Alumni Leadership Honoree: 🌟 Dr. Kelly Anne Shelton Mudd, EdD (ENC '06) Join us as we celebrate their incredible achievements, learn more about their contributions, and continue to drive meaningful change together. 💜 👉 Click here to grab your tickets, learn more, or donate today: https://linktr.ee/tfa_nc #OneDayNC #35ForNC #TeachForAmerica #EasternNorthCarolina  

🌟 Exciting News!🌟 Teach For America North Carolina is thrilled to welcome two incredible leaders to our Eastern North Carolina Regional Advisory Board: Katelyn Petti Hokenberg, MS, SPHR, CPTD, SHRM-SCP (Human Resources Consultant) and Vickie Gibbs(Founder & CEO of VLG Strategic Growth Practice). Our Regional Advisory Boards, in partnership with our Executive Director, and staff, provide invaluable support through strategic counsel, fundraising efforts, and unwavering commitment to our mission of transforming education and expanding opportunities for all children. We’re thrilled to have their expertise and passion as we continue to pursue our commitment to providing students with an excellent education across North Carolina. #OneDayNC #35ForNC #TeachForAmerica #RegionalAdvisoryBoards #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉 Teach For America North Carolina is thrilled to announce the next set of honorees for our Legacy of Excellence Award Series! ✨ Legacy of Excellence in Educational Leadership Award This award celebrates leaders who have left a profound and lasting impact on education in North Carolina and beyond. We are proud to honor The Cemala Foundation, with the award being accepted by Susan Schwartz, Executive Director of the Cemala Foundation. ✨ Legacy of Impact for Partnership Excellence Award This award highlights outstanding partners who have driven meaningful change in our communities and strengthened the TFA network through significant contributions and unwavering dedication. We are delighted to honor the Center for Creative Leadership, with the award being accepted by Lynn Fick-Cooper, and Martin Schneider. 📅 Join us at our One Day Breakfast in the Piedmont Triad on March 20th to celebrate these incredible honorees and learn more about TFA NC’s impact in the region and across the state. 💻 For more information about our honorees, tickets, or to make a donation, click here: https://linktr.ee/tfa_nc Let’s continue to celebrate and amplify the leaders and partners who are shaping the future of education! 🌟 #OneDayNC #35ForNC #TeachForAmerica #Awards&Achievement

Congratulations to Teach For America (TFA) alumna Dr. Elena Ashburn (Eastern North Carolina ‘07) on being named Senior Advisor for Education Policy to North Carolina Governor Josh Stein (D-NC)! Elena also is a former member of the TFA Eastern North Carolina Advisory Board. Elena is following in the footsteps of other TFA alumni who have worked for North Carolina Governors. For example, Eric Guckian (New York City ’95) served as Senior Education Advisor to former North Carolina Governor Patrick L. McCrory (R-NC). Here is what Governor Stein had to say about Elena in his press release announcing her to his team: "Elena Ashburn joins the policy team after serving as an area superintendent in the Wake County Public School System, where she led 17,000 students in 23 schools. She began her career in education as a Teach For America teacher and later served as a middle and high school principal. Elena earned a doctorate in educational leadership from UNC Chapel Hill and was named the North Carolina Wells Fargo Principal of the Year in 2021." Moreover, EducationNC (EdNC) reported on Elena’s appointment. "Dr. Monique Perry-Graves, executive director of Teach For America North Carolina, celebrated Ashburn’s appointment." “Dr. Ashburn’s track record and contributions as an award-winning principal and district administrator speaks for itself,” she said. “As a TFA alum and former advisory board member, she will bring her on the ground experience and expertise as a leader and a parent to this role. Her voice and counsel to our governor is a benefit to all students statewide.” The North Carolina Principal of the Year (POY) network said Ashburn’s selection as education advisor is “a monumental win for North Carolina’s public schools.” “Throughout her distinguished career in Wake County Schools, she has exemplified visionary leadership, an unyielding commitment to student success, and a relentless dedication to advancing public education,” the network said. “As a former NC Principal of the Year and trusted advisor to the State Board of Education, she has been a steadfast champion for public education, advocating for policies that drive meaningful change and elevate educational excellence.” They continued, “With her deep expertise and unwavering focus on opportunity for all students, Dr. Ashburn will be a powerful force in shaping the future of public education in North Carolina.” You can read the full article below. We are grateful for Elena’s many contributions to our great state’s education system. She has always been laser-focused on transforming education and expanding opportunity for all children. We look forward to working with her in her new role to help ensure that One Day, all children will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education. #ForTodayForTomorrowForOneDay  #OneDayNC #nced #ncpol https://lnkd.in/esMG6D7K

✨ Teach For America North Carolina is thrilled to celebrate outstanding leaders in our network! ✨ In honor of 35 years of impact across the state, we’re proud to announce the Legacy of Excellence Award Series, taking place at our One Day Breakfast events statewide. 🎉 Join us on Thursday, March 20th, for the first event of the series, One Day Breakfast Piedmont Triad! We are thrilled to announce and celebrate our first group of honorees for the following awards: 🏆 Legacy of Excellence Educational Leadership Award ⭐ Dr. Sharon Contreras, CEO, The Innovation Project 🏆 Legacy of Impact in Alumni Leadership Award ⭐ Marshall Matson (ENC '92), Assistant Superintendent for Schools, Innovation, and Choice, Guilford County Schools ⭐ Dr. John Stover, Ed.D. (ENC ‘90), Superintendent, Rockingham County Schools But that’s not all—we have more leaders to celebrate! Stay tuned as we count down to this incredible event. 👉 Grab your ticket, learn about our honorees, or donate in their honor here: https://lnkd.in/dMF9aZUJ Let’s come together to celebrate 35 years of impact and honor these remarkable individuals! #OneDayNC #TFA #TeachForAmerica #35ForNC #Awards #Achievement #LegacyOfLeadership

HBCUs inspire educators to shape their classrooms and communities with pride, purpose, and excellence! 🎉 Through the experiences and dedication of Teach For America corps members and alumni, the legacy of HBCUs lives on in classrooms across the country. Meet Taylor Pikes (North Carolina ’20), Kennie Williams (Houston ’22), Arteria Lingard (South Carolina ’21), Denarius Frazier (New York City ’14), and Dr. Brittany Whitby (Washington D.C. ’14) —five extraordinary educators who are not only HBCU graduates but also champions of service, pride, and excellence in their schools. 📚 From infusing Black culture into their lessons to empowering students to see their own limitless potential, these leaders are making a difference every day. Swipe to learn about their journeys and the unique ways they honor their HBCU roots in the classroom! #BlackHistoryMonth #HBCUPride #TeachForAmerica #EducationMatters

"Teach For America steps into these schools, into these communities, with one mission: to make sure that every child, regardless of their background, has access to an excellent education. It’s about people like me – and so many others – choosing to step up , because we know what’s at stake. " - Journey Rucker (CPT '23) Teach For America North Carolina was honored to host Teach For America's CEO Elisa Villanueva Beard at our event last night as we celebrated a legacy of excellence in education and leadership across the state. We were inspired by powerful reflections from Elisa Villanueva Beard , our Executive Director, Dr. Monique Perry-Graves, Charlotte-Piedmont Triad Regional Advisory Board Chair Rhonda Michelle Bethea, and 2023 Corps Member Journey Rucker. For over three decades, North Carolina’s unwavering commitment to students and communities has been the foundation of our work. We’re deeply grateful for the opportunity to share this space with partners, alumni, and supporters as we strive toward an equitable future for all students. Thank you to everyone who joined us in honoring our shared mission and vision. Together, we’re building a brighter future for North Carolina! 🌟 Join us at our next event as we continue celebrating 35 years of impact, or make a difference today by donating through the link here: https://linktr.ee/tfa_nc #TeachForAmerica #35YearsOfImpact #35DaysOfNC #LegacyOfExcellence #NCED #OneDayNC