Join the Chairman’s Council
You can participate in our mission and day-to-day work.
Deepen your impact by supporting Teaching Matters, volunteering in partner schools, providing guidance and fostering meaningful connections.
Why Join the Chairman’s Council?
Members of the Chairman’s Council are Teaching Matters’ most dedicated partners committed to supporting our mission of closing the opportunity gap of a radically unequal education system.
Through volunteering, visiting partner schools and attending insightful and relevant special events, our members are provided opportunities to develop a deep understanding of the many challenges—and triumphs—seen by public school learners and teachers in New York City, the nation’s largest and most diverse school district.
$5,000
Support up to 120 kids in early reading$2,500
Up to 30 kids receive access to Jumpstart$1,000
Free early reading training for 5 teacher teamsMembership Benefits
Volunteer With Us
Participate in our day-to-day work through unique volunteering opportunities.
Attend Special Events
Join us for special events with Teaching Matters leadership and thought-leaders in education reserved for members of the Chairman’s Council.
Visit Partner Schools
See our work and impact happen in real time at our partner schools.
2024 Members
Dana Creel, Co-Chair
Ami Javeri, Co-Chair
Simone Mailman, Co-Chair
Amanda Ross Bacon
Marina Livanos Colettis
Jean Colin
Cathryn Collins
Mary Dillow
Maja DuBrul
Ingrid Edelman
Meaghan McRaith Egan
Danielle Ganek
Diana Heldfond
Cynthia Ketchum
Trinka LaBranche
Valerie Ohrstrom
Molly O’Meara Sheehan
Rosemary Ripley
Georgina Schaeffer
Frances Schultz
Simona Stevens
Dorilin Stoudemire
Morella Troconis
Olga Votis
Sharon Zambrelli