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TEACH FOR ALL
Wendy Kopp is CEO and co-founder of Teach For All, a global network of independent organizations founded in 2007 that are developing collective leadership to ensure all children have the opportunity to fulfill their potential.
Per the organization’s official portal, earlier in 1989, Wendy founded Teach For America to marshal the energy of her generation against educational inequity in the United States. Today, close to 7,000 Teach For America corps members— outstanding recent college graduates and professionals of all academic disciplines—are in the midst of two-year teaching commitments in 53 urban and rural regions, and Teach For America has proven to be an unparalleled source of longterm leadership for expanding opportunity for children. After leading Teach For America’s growth and development for 24 years, in 2013, Wendy transitioned out of the role of CEO. Today, she remains an active member of Teach For America’s board.
Wendy led the development of Teach For All to be responsive to the initiative of inspiring social entrepreneurs around the world who were determined to adapt this approach in their own countries. Currently, the Teach For All network is comprised of partner organizations in 48 countries on six continents, including its founding partners Teach For America and the U.K.’s Teach First.
Wendy has been recognized as one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People and is the recipient of numerous honorary degrees and awards for public service.