One Florida Alumni Fellowship
The Teach For America Florida Region is ready to strengthen and empower alumni through rigorous leadership and professional development. The One Florida Alumni Educator Fellowship is an opportunity for educators to increase their impact and grow as professionals.
Program Overview
The One Florida Alumni Educator Fellowship is a two-year development program for courageous and talented alumni leaders in education who will change the trajectory for students in Florida.
Build Your Skills. Transform Schools.
By committing to teach and lead in Jacksonville, Miami, Palm Beach or Tampa, alumni will embark on a reflective odyssey while making a deep impact on the lives of the students and families they encounter. Through job placement assistance, cohort-based learning, mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities, alumni fellows will gain transferable skills that can be utilized for upward mobility within the school house.
Cohort-Based Learning
Join a cohort of educational leaders from across the country to learn, grow, and exchange best practices.
Professional Development
Participate in virtual and in-person development experiences that strengthen leadership, instructional, and coaching skills.
Impact and Community
Engage in curriculum design, facilitation, and mentorship while connecting with others committed to improving Florida’s underserved schools.
Who Should Apply
Given the selective nature of the One Florida Alumni Educator Fellowship, below please find the established criteria for applicants:
- Desire to to be an equity focused and goal oriented teacher or instructional leader
- Ambition to build or strengthen foundational skills
- Committed to actively engaging in professional development and identity work
- Charged to work in Florida’s priority schools for at least two years
- Excited to lead and mentor corps members through facilitation and coaching
Key Dates
Application Opens
Oct. 27, 2025
Early Decision Deadline
Jan. 5th, 2026
Priority Deadline
April 1st, 2026
Final Deadline
June 1st, 2026
Interviews
Jan 12- 16, 2026
April 6-10, 2026
June 8- 12, 2026
Notification of Acceptance
Jan. 20, 2026
April 15, 2026
June 15, 2026
Onboarding Summit
July 31- August 1, 2026
Financial Incentives
Fellows who qualify will be eligible to receive up to $4,500 over their two year commitment including up to a $2,000 signing bonus. For those relocating, transitional funding of up to $5,000 is also available.
Meet Our Cohort 5 Fellows
Eyan Alexander
TEacher, Kipp jax
Karla Arevalo
Teacher, carrie p meek k-8
Jeana Campbell
tEACHER, iDEA cOMPASS
Josephine Exantus
TEacher, Jose de diego m.s.
Mia Esposito
Teacher, lenora b. smith elementary
Kristine Guitierrez
tEACHER, fleming island high school
Caren Collins
TEacher, Cimino/Symmes elementary
Tye Haynes
TEacher, booker t washington shs
Bianca Dorval
Teacher, Norland middle school
Nilsa Jimenez
teacher, auburndale elementary
Lori Matthews
Instructional coach san jose elementary
Susan Taylor
TEacher, booker t washington shs
Esasa Monts
Teacher, oceanway elementary
Emma Webber
Teacher, florida scholars academy
Joshua Puttbach
Teacher, highlands middle school
Applications open October 27th
Step Into Your Next Chapter of Leadership
For questions, please reach out to Zahirah Calloway at zahirah.calloway@teachforamerica.org.
To nominate a great candidate, please complete this form.