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We are thrilled to share that our 17th Annual Teach With Africa Celebration on March 26 achieved new heights, thanks to this wonderful community. Nearly 270 of you came together at the stunning Lodge at the Regency Ballroom —our first event at this new venue. Your collective generosity raised approximately $220,000 to support our teacher exchange programs and our special partnerships with LEAP Science & Maths Schools and The Global Teachers Institute.
Over $90,000 came from the Fund-A-Need auction supporting critical programs including feeding students, technology for classrooms, and transportation for teachers. Thank you to our auctioneer, Matthew Perry, who shepherded the ask for these important resources with such spirit and dedication.
It is not too late to keep the magic of the event alive! You can still support our Fund-A-Need here:
“Funding isn’t charity—it’s an investment in potential. Every child saved is a future teacher, doctor, or leader. Help us create more stories of hope. Together, we can be the hand that pulls others from the shadows.”
-James Malope, Executive Board Member
and National Instructional Leader at LEAP
Read the rest of the Spring newsletter here >
HOST COMMITTEE
Visionary
Frank York, Butler Construction
Believer
Town School for Boys
Andrew Kowal & Lauren Schlenoff Kowal
Jason & Robin Yardi
Dreamer
Samantha Bechtel
Set & Tal Fournouzian, La Bijouterie, Ltd.
Dave Hollister
Louis Kaliski Inc.
Mike Krieger & Kaitlyn Trigger
Michelle and Ned Lawton
Maureen Murphy &
Joel Fruchtman
Marjorie and Larry Schlenoff
Nikki Schroeder
Greg Vaisberg
Leader
California Bank Trust
Martha & Michael Adler
Jeffrey Chow – Wells Fargo Bank
Wendy Everett
Vinay Kashyap
Sushma Gambhir
Anne Waterman &
Darin Bassin
Jane Weil & Ric Fink
Patron
Kate Allen
Sarah Baum
Jay Davidson
Robin Freeman
Victoria Grey
Richard Mikles
Kobus Nolte & Jeff Eichenfield
David Pelzner, Pelzner & Associates
Stanley Saitowitz
Event Honoree: Rachel Hollister
Rachel Hollister, Kindergarten Head Teacher, Town School for Boys
Rachel Hollister has been a Kindergarten teacher at Town School for over 11 years. She has brought the love of learning to thousands of students in San Francisco. Her enthusiasm for working with students and peers has deepened their joy of learning and fostered an environment where everyone can reach their full potential.
Through Teach With Africa and the Global Teachers Institute, Rachel has brought her passion for teaching to expand their impact and mission while also deepening her own growth as an educator.
Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
If you have a donor-advised fund (DAF), please contact them directly using the information below to recommend your grant to Teach With Africa. Thank you!
Legal Name: Teach With Africa
Location: San Francisco, CA
Federal Tax ID Number: 26-1649233