by Stephen McDill Published: May 17,2013
Tags: Elizabeth Harris, Leland, Teach for America
Age: 30 Position: Director, District & Alumni Partnerships, Company: Teach For America Laurel native Elizabeth Harris- known to her friends as “Biz”- says she always wanted to be an attorney until she worked for a public defender in Washington D.C. and realized she wanted to fight for one of the biggest issues facing the defendants: [...] [...]
by Stephen McDill Published: May 10,2013
Tags: Cleveland Mississippi, Delta Dairy Frozen Yogurt, Matty Bengloff, Small Business Spotlight, Suzette Matthews, Teach for America
The next time you’re on Cotton Row in Cleveland look for the two teachers serving frozen yogurt. Suzette Matthews and her fiancée Matty Bengloff decided to open up Delta Dairy Frozen Yogurt in April to introduce the region to a dessert that’s easily found in other college towns in Mississippi. “I dream of yogurt every [...] [...]
by Clay Chandler Published: November 9,2012
Tags: Greenville, Mississippi Delta, Mississippi River Marathon, Teach for America
The inaugural Mississippi River Marathon started with a conversation between two Teach for America corps members. Those putting on the race, set for February in Greenville and Lake Village, Ark., say it could end up paying nice dividends for the Delta and for the teacher-placement organization. Chris Marsh and a Teach for America colleague came [...] [...]
by Contributing Columnist Published: September 30,2012
Tags: Billy Crews, education, Peace Corps, Teach for America, Wendy Kopp
One day, all children in this nation will have an opportunity to attain an excellent education. When is that day? One day, all children in Mississippi will have an opportunity to attain an excellent education. When is that day? One day, all children in Jackson, Greenville, Clarksdale, Tupelo, Meridian, Hattiesburg, Biloxi and your community will [...] [...]
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