Blog for America Introduction

Living in Chicago has taught me a lot about life: about how life in the city can vary starkly in terms of socioeconomic stratification. I have seen incredible opulence and I have seen desolation that many do not believe exists in America today. Now that I have completed my undergraduate education, I am ready to take my place in the fight against inequality.

Gandhi once said,

"Be the change that you want to see in the world."

Thus. the blog.

This blog was established to detail my experience in the Teach for America - Chicago Corps. I will be writing about my endeavors in education and all of the potential roadblocks that I hit along the way. I expect that the 2 years that I spend as a teacher will be extremely intense and trying, but also extremely fulfilling.

My hope is that those who find themselves reading this blog will begin to see the disparities that exist in Chicago's educational system and that others will, I daresay, be inspired to lend their hand in the fight for change.

So, it is with excitement in my heart and a spring in my step that I take on this responsibility - following those who have made Teach for America the amazing organization that it is today. I hope you all will join me on the journey!