#72 - Dr. Monique Perry-Graves, Executive Director, Teach For America NC

GIVEAWAY - send us a message and let us know your favorite thing about the Square Pizza Pod. We are giving away SchermCo swag to the first three people that send us a note!We are excited to bring you this episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, Greg is in conversation with Dr. Monique Perry-Graves, Executive Director at Teach For America NC. Congratulations, on the new role! A fun fact about Dr. Perry-Graves: she worked as a corporate speechwriter before pursuing a career in higher education. In this episode you will learn: How she got the nickname "Master of Analogies"Becoming the Executive Director for TFA NCThe shift to a statewide strategy Specific goals for TFATeach For America recruits outstanding and diverse leaders to become TFA “corps members.” Corps members commit to teaching for two years in a low-income community, where they’re employed by local schools and confront both the challenges and joys of expanding opportunities for kids.  Learn more about Teach For America NCSupport the show