The 2008-2009 Fellows represent 22 states across the country. Eight of the Fellows are high school teachers, 10 are middle school teachers and seven are elementary school teachers. The Fellows represent teaching expertise in a range of subject areas - three are general elementary school teachers, six have math expertise, five specialize in reading and language arts, five are science teachers, three teach social studies, one provides art instruction, one brings knowledge of critical language instruction and one is a physical education teacher. Many of the Fellows have experience teaching special education students, as well as non-native English speakers.

To learn more about the program or gain information on the Department's work with teachers, please send an email to TeacherFellowship@ed.gov. You may also contact the Washington Fellows as listed below:

• Stephanie Canada
• Jonathan Eckert
• Steven Hicks
• Bobbi Houtchens
• Julie Shively

Mailing Address:
Teaching Ambassador Fellowship Program
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-8173

Email:
TeacherFellowship@ed.gov

Program Contact:
Gillian Cohen-Boyer
202-401-1259