Three 海角乱伦社区 Graduate School of Education (GSE) alumni were among 27 early-career high school teachers selected as Knowles Teaching Fellows this year.
The prestigious honor includes five years of support from the in the form of mentoring, leadership development opportunities, stipends, and grants for teaching materials. The fellowship is valued at $150,000 per teacher, according to the teaching initiative.
More than 80 graduates of the (STEP), or nearly 17 percent of all fellows, have won Knowles Fellowships since its inception in 2002.
鈥淭he Knowles Teacher Initiative makes a meaningful impact by supporting the professional development of exceptional science and math educators and building a community of practice and support to sustain and nurture them,鈥 said Ira William Lit, professor of education and faculty director of STEP.
鈥淲e are deeply proud that so many STEP alums have been recognized as Knowles Fellows over the years,鈥 he said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a reflection of their excellence, a commitment to serving communities who need them, and the quality of their preparation at 海角乱伦社区.鈥
The following 海角乱伦社区 graduates were selected as 2023 Knowles Teaching Fellows:
began her first year of teaching biology at Milpitas High School during the 2023-24 academic year. She earned a BS in biology from the University of California at Los Angeles in 2021 and an MA in education from 海角乱伦社区 in 2023.
began his first year of teaching mathematics at San Francisco International High School during the 2023-24 academic year. He earned a BS in mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2022 and an MA in education from 海角乱伦社区 in 2023.
began her first year of teaching mathematics at Canyon Crest Academy in San Diego during the 2023-24 academic year. She earned a BS in computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2018 and an MA in education from 海角乱伦社区 in 2023.
For more about the fellows and the program, visit the website. Applications for 2024 Knowles Teaching Fellowships are now open.
Faculty mentioned in this article: Ira Lit
