Math for America III (Hopefully)

Back in 2016, I applied for a Math for America Master Teacher Fellowship. I made it to the interview stage, but ultimately did not get in that year. I was disheartened to say the least and wasn't sure if I would even try applying again. Lucky for me the Living Environment teacher at my school (who had also not gotten into MfA in the past) encouraged me to apply again the following year, and the rest is history.

MfA Master Teacher Fellowships require re-applying every four years, so here I am in the process of reapplying for my third Master Teacher Fellowship, and just like when I was reapplying for my second fellowship back in 2021, I am humbled by the application process, in a good way. 

Good teaching requires not just being knowledgeable in content but in being a reflective professional. MfA believes that teaching is a true profession, great teachers are always learning, excellence comes out deep collaboration and ongoing growth, teacher accountability should be complex, and honoring greatness elevates the profession. The mere process of re-applying the MfA always forces me to critically think about my core values as a math teacher in New York City Public Schools. I hope to go more in depth into sharing some of my responses in this year's application soon, but for right now, I just want to say how grateful I am to be a part of Math for America. Being #MfAProud these past eight years has allowed me to grow in so many ways and I hope to continue learning and growing as an MfA Master Teacher for the next four years.