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We work towards a shared future state in North Carolina where success or struggle is not predictable for our students. We will be the preeminent state for the corps, alumni, and staff experience because of our impact. For us, how we work and the culture we create through explicit action will determine our impact towards that shared future state in NC. NC STAFF CONFERENCEGREENVILLE, NC
181522 71421 291623 3101724 5121926 4111825 6132027F E B R U A R YMO TU WE TH FR SASUC O N F E R E N C E T I M E L I N EWednesday, February 15Morning-lunch: Travel to GreenvilleLunch-6pm: Half day of conference sessionsEvening: Optional staff social Thursday, February 16Half Day Conference Session + LunchDeparture at 1:30pm28
L O C A T I O N D E T A I L SFor staff staying overnight: Check in time on February 15 is 3pm. Check out time on February 16 is 12pm. You should make plans to check out of your room before sessions begin and keep your bags with you (we will hold a space in the conference room) or load them in your car.You will need to put down a credit card upon check in for incidentals. If you are using your TFA corporate card, any charges must fit into the reimbursement guidelines forthcoming. If you need assistance upon check-in, or have questions regarding using a credit card at check-in, contact Carmen Phillips.To have your name added to our hotel room block for the night of February 15, please complete the pre-conference survey by January 10. You will receive an email from the People and Operations team once our room block has been confirmed with the hotel. Hilton Greenville - Carolina BallroomAddress: 207 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC 27834Hotel amenities include free parking, onsite restaurant and fitness center. For more details regarding amenities, visit the hotel website.
Ahead of the conference, spend time reviewing the below information regarding our 2030 Goal. This will be a review from what you've seen at the last conference. We will spend time talking about how we define communities and the data behind it during our sessions.2030 OverviewSix Question FrameworkCome prepared to discuss your responsesReview this executive summary, A Call to Action, published by My Future NCW A R M U PSTAFF ACTION NEEDEDAlso spend time with the below three articles, written by one of our special guests, Rupen Fofaria.Growing opportunity gaps and culture wars raise the stakes on educational equity this long sessionWhat is the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act, and what would it do for HBCUs and community colleges in North Carolina?Halifax County is leveraging resources — natural, human, and institutional
Transportation has changed from our previous conferences. Please read all details below.As a cost savings measure, staff will be carpooling to the Greenville Staff Conference. Carpooling is defined as "you plus one", as a minimum, in order to be reimbursed for mileage to and from the conference. To balance both cost savings measures and personal needs, we considered charter buses, rental cars, and carpooling with more staff in one car and ultimately landed on this definition of carpooling after feedback from a variety of NC staff members.If you choose to drive solo to the conference, you will not be able to reimburse mileage.If you have questions related to carpooling based on proximity to other NC staff members or caregiver needs, email tfanc.people@teachforamerica.org before February 13.Talk to your Cabinet member if a rental car is needed for travel to and from the conference. Rental cars will only be available for staff carpooling and not solo travel. It is a responsibility of the staff member to procure their rental car after getting approval from their cabinet member should the rental car be needed for travel.What's changed?We created this sheet to help staff coordinate carpooling. Use this sheet to find other staff members that live in your area and to see whether or not they have capacity for additional staff in their car. Follow the directions on the sheet and complete all fields to let us know your carpooling arrangements by February 13. Staff members within a carpool should coordinate driver, vehicle, leave times, pick-up locations, and rental car (if needed) and should indicate these decisions on the sheet. We will use this sheet to reimburse mileage. If your name is not listed as a driver on the sheet, you will not be reimbursed for mileage.How will carpooling work?Can I rent a car?If you have questions related to transportation, email tfanc.people@teachforamerica.org.STAFF ACTION NEEDEDT R A N S P O R T A T I O N
E X P E N S E S + C O D I N GAll expenses on a corporate card from the February conference should be included in your February corporate card reimbursement.Staff reimbursements from the conference should be submitted for reimbursement no later than February 22 to ensure you are paid for these costs on your March 3 paycheck.Allowable Expenses for Staff Reimbursement and Corporate Card:Expense CodesFunction: 40Project Code: 0200Fund: 15Grant Code: GRT-1062Mileage or transportation to and from conference, if carpooling with at least one other NC staff member (reach out to tfanc.people@teachforamerica.org if carpooling is not an option for you based on proximity to other staff or caregiver needs)$10 for breakfast on February 15 if traveling on this day$20 for dinner the night of February 16
Hummingbird Candle Co. - A Black Women Owned small business in Asheville andFayetteville, North Carolina specializing in hand poured and eco friendly luxury candles.Eighth Generation - A Seattle-based art and lifestyle brand providing a strong, ethical alternative to “Native-inspired” art and products through its artist-centric approach and 100% Native designed products.AttireIn the spirit of Share The Love, our org-wide annual tradition of sharing love, appreciation, and celebration, we invite you to wear something you love! Bring layers if you tend to get cold. Bring your favorite TFA shirt, pullover, or polo to wear for our staff social.Small businesses we will feature through door prizesCoffee, tea, and water will be available throughout both days. Bring your preferred vessel for water.Bring your laptop and warm-up responses with you. Bring walking shoes.D E T A I L S T O K N O WThe Teach For America North Carolina team will be offline February 15-20. We will be attending a staff conference February 15 and 16, taking a day of pause on February 17, and observing an organization-wide holiday (President's Day) on February 20. We’ll be off email as we build community with our staff team and plan for our next phase of focus across North Carolina. We look forward to engaging with you upon our return on Tuesday, February 21. In the meantime, we invite you to take a moment to thank a teacher, cheer on a student, and support a community organization working to create access for the youth across North Carolina. Interested in supporting our work developing leaders for North Carolina? Make a contribution here: https://www.teachforamerica.org/donate. All staff should set your OOO message, for both Outlook and Slack, from Wednesday- Monday. This message should take into account our staff conference, NC Pause Day, and President's Day.
Dr. Christina Steiner, TFA Alumna, 2004 Rio Grande ValleyAs a professional researcher with 10+ years of experience solving complex problems and building best-in-class organizations, Dr. Steiner felt inspired to create Quantily, a consulting firm that delivers data-driven, actionable insights for clients. Since its inception in 2018, Quantily has made an impact within multiple sectors, including education, retail, health sciences, and technology by using a responsive, collaborative approach to shed light on areas for improvement and develop solutions to an organization’s most pressing problems.Prior to founding Quantily, Dr. Steiner attained an MBA in Strategic Marketing from UT Austin and a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Public Policy Analysis from Pardee RAND Graduate School. Where:AMF East Carolina Lanes700 Red Banks Rd. Greenville, NC 27858When:6:30-8:30pmS P E C I A L G U E S T SENC Corps Members and Alumni We are excited to welcome Greenville corps members and alumni to our staff social on February 15 for a night of community and connection, as this will be the first time as a statewide team being in proximity to alumni and corps members in ENC. The Alumni joining us are directly supporting our 10 year goal as a social entrepreneur, classroom teacher, district/central office personnel, government liaison, or graduate student that will soon share their knowledge in their role in support of One Day NC.Bowling, food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.Come and go as needed - you don't have to stay whole time.You will need to coordinate transportation to and from hotel.Bring your own socks if you plan to bowl.Even if you don't plan to bowl, come to enjoy fellowship with our network,food, and conversation!Staff Social DetailsRupen FofariaAuthor at EducationNCRupen Fofaria is the equity and learning differences reporter for EducationNC. He grew up in Garner, North Carolina and attended Washington Elementary, Ligon Middle and Enloe High Schools before receiving his bachelor’s in Journalism from the University of Maryland and J.D. with Honors from Chicago- Kent College of Law. Rupen is a former staff writer at The Orlando Sentinel, The Raleigh News & Observer and ESPN.com. His passion is storytelling and shining light on untold and under-reported issues.
ACTIONDETAILSLunchLunch will be available between 12-12:45pm and staff can come and go as needed during this time; the first session will begin at 1pmWelcome and Crew ConnectionWith special guest Dr. Logan Smith and connection time facilitated by the Staff Culture and DEI CommitteeGetting Grounded in North CarolinaWith special guest Jemina BernardNorth Carolina's Progress Close OutStaff social will begin at 6:30pm, with special guests ENC corps members and alumniA G E N D AACTIONDETAILSBreakfastBreakfast will be served between 7:45-8:20am with our welcome starting at 8:30am Snacks will be provided throughout the morning and lunch will be to-go boxes at the conclusion of our timeWelcome and Crew ConnectionConnection time facilitated by the Staff Culture and DEI CommitteeMeeting the Moment: RotationsStaff will rotate through three experiences: 2030 Goal Authentication (you will rely on your Warm-Up for this experience), Open Chat with DPG (non-agenda time - your thoughts and questions will guide the chat), and Community Learning (bring walking shoes)Meeting the Moment and Send OffWith special guest Rupen FofariaBreaks will occur throughout the day and staff should take additional breaks as needed.A Caregiver room is provided and P&O can provide further direction when needed.HILTON GREENVILLE - CAROLINA BALLROOM