Appalachia has long been misunderstood, underestimated, and even left out of the public narrative. Teach For America Appalachia supports corps members, alumni, and our local network to empower students to achieve unprecedented results and shift that public narrative to one of power, possibility, and a limitless future for students. In our 11th year of partnering with communities across the mountains, students and faculty members know and deeply value the impact that corps members and alumni are capable of having.
Our corps members and alumni are welcomed in ways that are hard to capture in words. Our communities operate as true ecosystems, with tight knit connections and deep belief in our neighbors as the foundation. Seen as critical contributors to their communities, corps members and alumni here operate both in schools and the broader ecosystem to impact systems level change. Whether they’re achieving unparalleled gains in their classrooms, leading nonprofits, coaching sports teams and leading extracurriculars or serving in local government, there is a place for everyone to shine here.