Any Teach For America related event held from October 1, 2012 to November 9, 2012 was eligible to win in one of five categories either a $100 donation of supplies or a DonorsChoose.org donation in your Chapter’s name to the school/teacher of your choice.
Most Events Hosted
The Gamma Theta Chapter hosted multiple events supporting Teach For America month including a showing of "Won't Back Down," writing letters, a supply drive and California Pizza Kitchen fundraiser.
Gamma Theta Chapter will be supporting Brother Jessica O'Neal (Gamma Theta '12) and her classroom in North Carolina.
Most Funds Raised
The Beta Chapter raised $133 during their All-You-Can-Eat Pancake event. The proceeds were donated directly to Teach For America.
Beta Chapter will be supporting Mr. Smith's You Can Turn My Readers into Leaders
Highest Chapter Participation Percentage
The Beta Delta Chapter painted the the Free Expression Tunnel at NC State University to highlight the upcoming deadline and promote others to apply. 90% of the Brothers were in attendance, along with two Teach For America campus representatives.
Beta Delta Chapter will be supporting Mrs. Elliston's 8th Grade Exploris - Technology in Each Classroom
Most Innovative Event
The Epsilon Xi Chapter supplimented their Campaign against Readicide by creating videos reading stories for the students. Before each reading, the Chapter also gave the students who may watch the video a short talk on how college is a great, fun way to help them reach wonderful futures. The Chapter provided the videos to the Teach for America Regional Office in Charlotte to distribute to as many as fifteen schools to be played in classrooms.
Epsilon Xi Chapter will be supporting Mr. Crabtree's Scholastic Magazine for Science Extension in the Real World
Best Community/Teach For America Recruitment Manager Engagement
The Alpha Xi Chapter collaborated with Recruitment Manager Eva Colen on a Google+ presentation hosted for the Chapter.
Alpha Xi Chapter will be supporting Radford Alumnae Anne Spear and her classroom.
Chapters who Particpated in the 2012 Teach For America Month
Alpha Kappa Chapter
Beta Epsilon Chapter
Beta Upsilon Chapter
Gamma Gamma Chapter
Gamma Tau Chapter
Zeta Lambda Chapter
Thank you to everyone who participated this year and to all Chapters who continue to support the mission of Teach For America. Your efforts are truly appreciated.
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