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Kevin Lohela ’06

Kevin Lohela ’06, a member of the 2006 Teach for America (TFA) Corps in New York City, was named a national semi–finalist for the 2008 Sue Lehmann Excellence in Teaching Award, one of only seven TFA elementary teachers in the country out of about 1,500. A philosophy major with a focus in ethics while at Wesleyan, he recalls that it was his commitment to social justice programs that led him to apply to TFA. However, “Once I was there, I fell in love with teaching,” Lohela says. He taught at a South Bronx elementary school and was recognized for implementing Teaching for Leadership strategies and leading his students to dramatic academic improvement. Of the recognition, he says, “I’m very honored. I know from first–hand experience—living with four other TFA corps–members—that a lot of people are working very hard and having a positive impact at Teach for America.”
Kevin Lohela ’06, a member of the 2006 Teach for America (TFA) Corps in New York City, was named a national semi–finalist for the 2008 Sue Lehmann Excellence in Teaching Award, one of only seven TFA elementary teachers in the country out of about 1,500. A philosophy major with a focus in ethics while at Wesleyan, he recalls that it was his commitment to social justice programs that led him to apply to TFA. However, “Once I was there, I fell in love with teaching,” Lohela says. He taught at a South Bronx elementary school and was recognized for implementing Teaching for Leadership strategies and leading his students to dramatic academic improvement. Of the recognition, he says, “I’m very honored. I know from first–hand experience—living with four other TFA corps–members—that a lot of people are working very hard and having a positive impact at Teach for America.”