Chicago Public Schools alumna is personally invested in the city

Thank you all for supporting the New Leaders Giving Tuesday Campaign! Your contributions support Miyoshi, a Chicago-area elementary school principal. A graduate of public elementary and high schools in the city, Miyoshi considers herself a “true” Chicago Public Schools alumna and feels personally invested in the city.

Prior to joining New Leaders, Miyoshi taught third, fourth and sixth grade. In a single year, the literacy and math scores of her students grew by two years. Although this was a significant achievement, Miyoshi says that her greatest accomplishments were the relationships she built with students and their families.

Miyoshi decided to become a school leader because she wants to make a significant difference in urban schools. As she facilitated professional development workshops, she realized school transformation begins with supporting teachers and motivating them to push toward excellence.

Thank you all for supporting a true inspiration in Miyoshi.