Director of Individual Giving
Teach For America
Region: Jacksonville, '10
Diana is currently the Director of Individual Giving on Teach For America’s National Development team. Diana is a military spouse – her husband is a Lieutenant in the US Navy. They are stationed in San Diego. Diana’s professional journey started as a 2010 corps member in the classroom where she was a 4th grade teacher at Andrew Robinson Elementary in Jacksonville, FL.
Executive Director
Teach For America Central Florida
Region: Jacksonville, '09
Tiana Tyeskey currently serves as Executive Director of Teach For America Central Florida after serving as the Managing Director of Learning & Development on the Recruitment and Admissions team at Teach For America.
6th Grade Science Teacher
Region: Jacksonville, '20
Alex joined Teach For America from Rhode Island, where he attended Providence College. “My students inspire my work. Once you get to know them, as time goes on, you realize that they are more than just your students. You really have to be there for them for many different reasons. You will have good days and bad days, but once you leave the day knowing you gave it all for them is a good feeling.”
7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Region: Jacksonville, '19
LeTrenna joined Teach For America after attending the University of Florida. “Being able to help my students grow not only in my content area and data, but in their confidence, inspires and drives my work. I strive to help my students realize that their abilities far exceed the low expectations they sometimes have for themselves.”
CEO
Jacksonville Public Education Fund
Region: Jacksonville, '08
Rachael Tutwiler Fortune began her career in 2008 as a Teach For America Corps Member in Duval County Public Schools. Her storied career in education policy has taken her to Oakland, California, and Washington, D.C., before coming back to serve in her TFA placement community in Jacksonville.
Market Director
City Year
Region: Jacksonville, '07
Jared serves as a market president at City Year. In this role, he oversees City Year sites in 10 cities: Baton Rouge, Buffalo, Columbia, Jacksonville, Little Rock, Manchester, New Orleans, Orlando, Providence and Sacramento.
Associate attorney
Region: Jacksonville, '13
The Teach For America corps experience can lead to diverse careers in education and beyond. Brandi Pikes, associate attorney at law and Jacksonville 2013 alum, shares how her experience led her from teacher to lawyer.