Michelle A. Rhee is a renowned education reform advocate and former public official, born on December 25, 1969. As the former chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools system in Washington, D.C., she has made significant contributions to the education sector. In 1997, Rhee founded The New Teacher Project (TNTP),a non-profit organization that has successfully recruited over 10,000 teachers across twenty states in the United States.
Under her leadership, TNTP has played a vital role in addressing the shortage of qualified teachers in public schools. Rhee's dedication to education reform has been recognized through her numerous achievements, including her appointment as the chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools system. During her tenure, she implemented various initiatives aimed at improving the quality of education in the district.
After announcing her resignation as chancellor on October 13, 2010, effective at the end of the month, Rhee went on to found and become the CEO of StudentsFirst, a 501(c)(4) political advocacy organization focused on education reform issues.
