Welcome to Teach For America Chicago-Northwest Indiana

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Finding Peace in the Classroom

After a difficult few years, corps member Benjellica Jones Smyre (Chicago-Northwest Indiana, '16) left the classroom. She writes about how developing her emotional intelligence helped her find balance, and return as a stronger teacher.

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How One Alum Brings Culturally Responsive Teaching Into Her Classroom

As the recipient of the first annual Frances and Elliot Lehman Alumni Teacher Award, Ashley McCall (Chicago-Northwest Indiana, '12) set a high bar. Learn about her journey as an educator, and what culturally responsive teaching means in her classroom.

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"My students’ behavior was no longer a positive or negative reflection of my skills as a teacher; their reactions were now a point of connection rather than contention." Don't miss this powerful piece by corps member Benjellica Jones Smyre on how she found peace in the classroom. Link in bio 👆
How can we describe how we felt about our alumni #backtoschool social? 🙌😍🍔 Only emojis can truly capture our happiness (and love of Anthem's sliders). Thanks to everyone who came out!
1.5 hours to go! Our sold out #backtoschool social begins at 5:30pm at @anthemchicago. See you there!
"My organizing and policy work is tied to my classroom instruction. I model and teach the importance of inquiry, courage, discipline, and taking action in the face of injustice." Last spring, Ashley McCall won our first ever Frances and Elliot Lehman Alumni Teacher Award 🏆 Read about her journey as an educator and organizer! Link in bio 👆
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