President of Aspen Institute to speak at Teach for America-RGV gala

MCALLEN, Texas - Dan Porterfield, the president and CEO of the Aspen Institute, will give the keynote speech at Teach For America-RGV’s Honor Roll Gala.The gala takes place at the McAllen Convention Center on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, starting  at 6:30 p.m. It will be Porterfield’s first visit to the Rio Grande Valley. Click here to purchase a ticket.Teach For America-RGV, a nonprofit that has been in the Valley for 29 years, is hoping to $150,000 from the gala. The proceeds will allow the group to grow its teaching and leadership force. “We invite you to invest in the recruitment, training, and support of motivated leaders who will take up the torch and continue to lead education in our region to new heights,” said Teach For America-RGV’s managing director, Jon Stevens.Although this is only Teach For America-RGV’s second annual awards gala, Stevens believes it is fast becoming the Valley’s main education awards show.Stevens sat down for an exclusive interview with the Rio Grande Guardian in advance of the gala. In the attached podcast he discusses the history of Teach For America in the Rio Grande Valley and what its mission statement is. He also previews the gala and announces the two individuals and one education institution that will be honored at the event. He also expresses his delight that Porterfield will be giving the keynote address at the gala.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.