Political Science major Sean Healy and CLA Enrichment Coordinator Ashley Tarbet appear on episode fourteen of Liberal Arts Voices to talk about Teach for America.
Sean starts off the program by talking about his current role as the Campus Coordinator intern for Teach for America in State College this fall. He talks about Teach for America’s main mission – to minimize educational inequity in low-income communities. Sean further explains how Teach for America hopes to impact these areas by placing well-trained teachers (recent college graduates) in these school districts for a two year commitment.
Sean covers some of the practical questions that students interested in Teach for America may have, including: the type of funding available in the program, the application process, the required training programs, and a variety of other resources.
CLA Enrichment Coordinator Ashley Tarbet discusses why Liberal Arts undergraduates might be interested in applying for Teach for America. She and Sean point out the benefits of the vast alumni network that accompanies this kind of program, as well as the types of careers that Teach for America alums have gone on to achieve.
Lastly, Sean talks about his plans for the liberal arts magazine he founded last year, Agora. Agora is a monthly liberal arts publication which provides a venue for students to voice their opinions on a wide variety of topics and to participate in a free exchange of ideas. Visit Agora’s Facebook group to find out how to get involved in the publication. You can also contact Sean at sph5061@psu.edu.
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