LONESTARP3 LIVE! Understanding the Texas Teacher Workforce
Understanding the Texas Teacher Workforce
Watch this lively discussion that explores findings from public opinion research on Texas Teachers conducted by the Charles Butt Foundation, and the implications of those findings for ensuring every student has a effective teacher.
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Thea leads the Butt Foundation’s efforts to enhance the quality of teacher preparation programs across the state. She joined the Foundation in 2016 as a Research Associate. Previously she worked for the Texas Legislative Budget Board conducting school district management reviews. Before that she taught elementary school in the Rio Grandey Valley through Teach for America.
Kendra has served as a Senior Research Associate at the Charles Butt Foundation since 2023. Previously she served in roles recruiting Latinx and immigrant students to college, and engaging youth through afterschool programming. While working at the Foundation, she is also completing her doctoral degree in Educational Policy and Planning at the University of Texas at Austin.