Brittany N. Packnett
Executive Director
Teach For America-St. Louis
The State of St. Louis/Ferguson, Missouri and The Role of Education
Living Education eFocus News discussed the state of St. Louis, Missouri with Ms. Brittany N. Packnett by exploring the importance of public education in St. Louis, Missouri.
Brittany N. Packnett has been Executive Director of Teach For America-St. Louis since 2012, overseeing 150 corps members and 450 alumni who serve over 24,000 low-income students. In her first 16 months, her team launched a new local training institute, increased average student growth by 5 months, surpassed fundraising goals by 30%, dramatically increased teacher & staff experience and satisfaction, and invested in culturally responsive pedagogy.
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