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

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.

Chase serves as a school leader in Denver. Having gained experience in public and charter schools, Chase is prepared to implement a comprehensive, long-term vision to accommodate his school community’s needs.

Dr. Anita Saunders is a 2013 TFA Indianapolis alumna and school psychologist at Indianapolis Public Schools.

Beth was motivated to teach by the realization that millions of students don’t have access to the opportunities she had. Beth's experience in the classroom inspired her to become a social entrepreneur who gives thousands of students access to high-quality education.

Colin Seale (D.C. Region '04) is the CEO and Founder of thinkLaw, a start-up that aims to help educators teach critical thinking to all students through engaging, Common Core-aligned lessons based on real-life legal cases.

Before earning her master's degree and joining Deloitte, Alys Seamans got her start at Teach For America.

As a driven social entrepreneur, Yannell Selman has used her classroom experience in various ventures focused on empowering others.

Julian Serrão (Connecticut ’12) had difficulty deciding between a career path in education and a more lucrative one in finance. After a visit to a juvenile detention center during his senior year, the decision became much easier.

Raman deferred a Ph.D. program in physical chemistry to teach high school math. He shared his love of math with students by establishing a calculus program and motivating them to pursue STEM degrees. 

As an independent consultant, Raman works with organizations to improve their operations. His corps experience increased his desire to use his technical ability to improve things for less fortunate people.