InterAct Scholarship Winners
Teachstone’s mission is to ensure that every child has access to life-changing teachers. We also believe that every educator deserves career-changing professional learning experiences. This is why we’re excited to offer the InterAct CLASS Summit Scholarship program.
Trina Marks
I began my career in Early Childhood Education at Genesee County Community Action Resource Department as a Lunch Classroom Aide/Assistant to the Lead and Assistant teachers in 1995. While working on my degree, I became a Head Start Lead Teacher substitute for several Head Start classrooms. In 2002, I became a Program Director for Gloria’s Little Angels until I became the Owner/Director of Future Leaders Development Center. I worked for a Head Start delegate program as a Parent Educator/Home Visitor until becoming the Team Leader. I became the Michigan State University Child Development Laboratories Assistant Director/Outreach Program. I was the overseer of the main campus laboratory. I returned to a Head Start program and became an Education Specialist, Education Coordinator, Program and Information Analyst then, a Center Manager. In 2016, I was the Director of Education for Shine Early Learning. Currently, I am a learning and teaching coach for the Enrichment Services Program Inc., coaching educators to educate with fidelity.
My philosophy is children should never leave the same as they came when taught by caring educators.
Emily Jeffries
Emily Jeffries is an assistant principal at DC Prep Edgewood Elementary. She has been a teacher, special education coordinator, and assistant principal since 2009 and has a passion for connecting with students, families, and the community to ensure students get the education they deserve. She is a proud mom of three and resides in Washington, D.C.
Sarah Fryoux
My name is Sarah Fryoux. I work at LaSalle Community Action Association in Harrisonburg, LA, where I have been a mentor coach for 3 years. I received a Bachelor of Art in Education in 2017, a Master of Arts in Special Education in 2019, and a Master of Art in Teaching and Learning with Technology in 2020. Along with my educational background, I am an MMCI Trainer and Pathways Trainer, and I hold certificates in CLASS Infants, toddlers, and Pre-K through 3rd. My personal mission is to gain the skills and knowledge to help teachers gain the knowledge they need to be a successful influence on the little minds they are developing. My professional goal is to return back to college for a doctoral degree in education. I was told by a professional that I “would never do anything with my life” because I dropped out of school, but I returned to get my GED. I want educators to know that it is not fair to label children, young or high school level; they will carry these words with them for a lifetime. I also want people to know that there is no such thing as too much education; this is the only thing no one can take from you, so chase your dreams.