The District of Columbia Public Schools are participating in the Yale National Initiative to strengthen teaching in public schools®. We are currently taking preliminary steps of exploring the potential that exists and building capacity for the creation of a Teachers Institute for the District of Columbia.
This Web site includes information for teachers, faculty, and administrators interested in learning more about our local efforts and the Teachers Institute Approach.
Our 2026 Yale National Fellows are:
- Sandy Alvarez, Bancroft Elementary School
- Raven Dorman, Johnson Middle School
- Brandon Neely, Columbia Heights Education Campus
- Stephen Newbold, MacArthur High School
- Brynn Rosser, Sousa Middle School
- Tacora Snell, Barnard Elementary School
- Alison Wollack, Eastern High School
- Aryanne Young, River Terrace Education Campus
District of Columbia Teacher Fellows 