<p>I was a traditionally trained teacher who worked with TFA first year teachers at my last job. I loved them. I can’t think of a coworker who had a problem with them. They were energetic, smart, committed, and fantastic at fostering meaningful relationships with the students. </p>
<p>Also, I was a little jealous! My first year teaching, and the first year teaching for all teachers in our district, was something akin to being thrown off a bridge with no life jacket. TFA provides a fantastic support network to its teachers that I think is invaluable for that first year. </p>
<p>My D has never attended a school where TFA was active, but, in general, I wouldn’t have a problem with her having a teacher from the program.</p>