Monday, Oct. 17 Teach For America will host an information session at Tuttleman, Room 300AB at 5:00 p.m.

For those of you who may be interested in teaching upon graduation, Teach For America is an organization worth looking into. You don’t have to be an education major to join their initiative. However, what you do need, is a passion to close the achievement gap in education. TFA enlists promising leaders to teach in a low income areas throughout the U.S. for a commitment of two years.

At the information session, hear from current corps members, Kijafa Davis and Ashley Clark (2010 Temple graduates), about their experiences in the classroom and how they are working to change the life trajectory of kids who need it the most.

Check out the application here. Submit your resume + 500-word essay + basic info.

For more information, please contact Deirdre.McShea@teachforamerica.org or visit their website at teachforamerica.org.

Kierra Bussey can be reached at kierrajb@temple.edu.