KIPP Hour of Code
Every KIPPster should have the opportunity to learn Computer Science, and this December, KIPPsters from around the country will unite to complete an Hour of Code! Use our Hour of Code Toolkit to create an incredible experience for your classroom!
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Celebrate KIPP Teaching Award Winners
2017 HARRIETT BALL EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING
The Harriett Ball Excellence in Teaching Award, named after the teacher who inspired KIPP’s founding, recognizes outstanding teachers from the KIPP network. The winning teachers, nominated by their school leaders, were recognized for their leadership in and dedication to improving outcomes for students in educationally underserved communities. Click to watch these excellent teachers getting the recognition they deserve.
- Gabby Assayag
“She lifts our team up and is the model of doing whatever it takes to realize our mission of #ToandThrough for all of our students.”
KIPP Austin Obras
KIPP Austin Public Schools - Michael Baptiste
“He makes me feel strong and confident. And he makes me feel like I belong in this world.”
KIPP Washington Heights Elementary School
KIPP NYC - Adrianne Capaldi
“She is the backbone of our 8th grade team. She is the heart and soul of our school.”
KIPP Infinity Middle School
KIPP NYC - Jason Leon
“Rather than demand excellence, he inspires it.”
KIPP NYC College Prep High School
KIPP NYC - Sophia Meuch
“She sees the best in her students and lights up when she talks about their growth and achievements.”
KIPP Iluminar Academy
KIPP LA Public Schools - Letrinette Murray
“This teacher creates a space where students feel welcomed and encouraged to have confidence.”
KIPP ZENITH Academy
KIPP Houston Public Schools - Anthony Nguyen
“This teacher is known as the math whisperer by parents, students, and faculty alike.”
KIPP Liberation College Prep
KIPP Houston Public Schools - Emily Ragland
“Our kids are inherently happy in her presence.”
KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary
KIPP Memphis Collegiate Schools - Miguel Rodriguez
“He wants all of his kids to shine and be somebody and learn from our mistakes.”
KIPP Bloom College Prep
KIPP Chicago - Lena Walker
“Her ability to transform relationships with children, has led three of her students to come back and teach at KIPP alongside of her.”
KIPP Reach College Prep
KIPP OKC Public Schools - Kia Widlo
“After recognizing that our school had a large population of kids with additional needs she pursued a Master’s in Special Education.”
KIPP STAR Harlem College Prep Elementary
KIPP NYC
Diversity at KIPP
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. Our strength and resolve, our health as a team and family, our productivity and effectiveness, and the quality of the decisions we make — all are rooted in our diversity. So we strive to create an environment in which every member of our team can bring his or her full identity and experience to the work.