In 2014, roughly
half a million teachers left the field of education in the United States. Of the many new teachers who enter the field each year, 40-50% of them will leave the classroom within the first five years of their career.
OUR MISSION
Making a positive impact on student success by investing in, energizing, and retaining excellent educators.
Core
values
Excellent educators are critical in ensuring strong academic outcomes for students.
Educators' impact and achievements go largely unrecognized and many educators are not fully empowered to support their students.
Through recognition, empowerment, and financial support, excellent educators can multiply the impact of their efforts and elevate the quality of public education in Metro Atlanta.
Board of Directors
CHAIR, Katie McDowell Post, The Lovett School
VICE CHAIR, Sal Arora, McKinsey & Company
TREASURER, Wilson Kieffer, eWaste, ePlanet
Tony Cox, Sage Mountain
Rachael Waddell, The Coca-Cola Company
Executive Director
Lora Hawk
District Liasons
Leilani Esmond, Gwinnett County Schools
Carla Murphy, Fulton County Schools
Dr. Sherry Everett, DeKalb County Schools
Joi Hunter, Atlanta Public Schools
Kim Blass, Marietta City Schools
Dr. Kevin Daniel, Cobb County Schools