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Teacher Apprenticeship Network exists to strengthen the teacher pipeline by reducing barriers and providing pathways into the teaching profession through apprenticeship programs.

We envision a world where the journey to becoming a teacher is barrier-free, and our schools are uplifted by a community of highly skilled educators.

Our Team

Kwamé Floyd

Founder & Executive Director

Felecia Hendricks

Operations Manager

Renee Richards

Recruitment Partner

Dr. Brianne Shea

Senior Program Manager

Mish Saka

Interim Recruitment Partner

Dr. Faye Lewis

Pre-Apprentice Training Coordinator

Jessica Lamb

Praxis Exam Sprint Instructor

Robin Isabelle

Praxis Exam Sprint Instructor

Lizette Chaglla

Praxis Exam Sprint Instructor

Tatyana Duncan

Praxis Exam Sprint Instructor

Joyce James

Praxis Exam Sprint Instructor

Why Teacher Apprenticeship Network?

✅ Support at every stage
✅ Real-world, paid experience
✅ Personalized mentorship and guidance
✅ Financial support and scholarships
✅ A community dedicated to educational equity and workforce innovation

Latest News

NJ Now: Teacher Apprenticeship Network

Our Founder and Executive Director, Kwamé Floyd, was recently featured on FOX 5/My9's "New Jersey Now" to discuss the state's teacher shortage and Teacher Apprenticeship Network's (TAN) innovative solution. New Jersey is facing a serious teacher shortage—and it’s not a new problem. For over a decade, the number of people entering the teaching profession has been steadily declining. In fact, there’s been a 40% drop in teacher candidates over the past ten years. This fall alone

Jun 30, 20252 min read