TFA: ‘Leadership Changing Lives’

The Teach for America D.C. Region Gala at the Ritz Carlton Feb. 27 gathered people committed to the ideal that one can change the world one classroom at a time. A two-year commitment to teach is required of volunteers, but the outcomes are tenfold. The evening offered sentiments of accolades for mentors and students alike — and keynoter Elisa Villanueva Beard, CEO, Teach for America.

Christie-Anne Weiss and Jeffrey Weiss. Photo by Robert Devaney.