Why I Love Working for KIPP LA

“What I love about teaching at KIPP is that we are leveling the playing field. We pursue excellence with all that we have. We are making sure that our students have every opportunity to pursue their dreams. We have amazing students; they inspire me to be the best teacher I can be.”
- David Guyer, Sixth Grade Math Teacher, KIPP LA Prep
 

“At KIPP, you truly feel like you are part of one big family. We continuously grow together as we encourage each other to aim higher, work harder, and achieve greater. KIPP encourages both students and teachers to take chances, try new things, and challenge themselves. Students are given many first time opportunities – like hiking and snorkeling at Catalina Island. It is both humbling and inspiring as a teacher to watch the kids experience firsts both in and out of the classroom. I could not be more proud of my KIPPsters, and I am excited to know that they will continue to grow through experiences like this that KIPP has to offer.”
- Amy Grzecka, Sixth Grade Science Teacher, KIPP LA Prep

“Everyone at KIPP is committed to always improving the education of our children. We are always improving our performance and efficiency.”
- Michael Heath, Eighth Grade Algebra Teacher, KIPP Academy of Opportunity

"There is nothing more fulfilling than working for KIPP LA. Our organization has an infectious energy that permeates throughout our classrooms, staff meetings, and offices. It’s truly an honor to work for an organization that is working to transform public education."
- Arielle Rittvo, Director of Operations & Planning, KIPP LA School Support Center

“I love the ‘team and family’ aspect. I enjoy coming to work and seeing my teammates. And at KIPP, I am part of a national movement dedicated to the idea that every child has the right to a high-quality public education.”
- Mark Jutabha, Associate School Director & Upper School PE Teacher, KIPP Academy of Opportunity

“I love having the freedom of creating my own rigorous and standard-based curriculum. I am really able to see not only my students grow, but my own personal growth as a teacher. Being a part of KIPP, I am satisfied to know that, in a small way, I am part of solutions to solving the educational crisis in this country.”
-Leilani Lafaurie, Fifth Grade Math Teacher, KIPP LA Prep