Hanna Al-Jibouri Accepted into Teach for America

CONWAY, AR (05/24/2012)(readMedia)-- Hanna Al-Jibouri of Tulsa, Okla., has been accepted into Teach for America. Al-Jibouri, who received a degree in English studies from Hendrix College, will serve in Tulsa.

"Being accepted into Teach For America makes me feel honored to be a part of their wonderful organization," said Al-Jibouri. "I'm looking forward to sharing my love of learning with younger generations and to help inspire others."

"When I look back on the great education I've received, I am most thankful for the teachers that believed in me and really helped guide me in the right path," she added. "I would love to be that same person for somebody else."

Al-Jibouri was one of eight Hendrix seniors selected.

Since 1990, nearly 33,000 leaders have joined Teach For America. They have reached more than 3 million students across 43 urban and rural communities, founded dozens of high-performing schools, boldly led school districts and charter management organizations, and helped pass groundbreaking education legislation. In the 2011-12 school year, more than 9,000 corps members will teach 600,000 students while nearly 24,000 alumni will continue to deepen their impact as educational leaders and advocates.

Founded in 1876, Hendrix College is a national leader in engaged liberal arts and sciences education. Hendrix was named the country's #1 "Up and Coming" liberal arts college for the third consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report. Hendrix is featured in the 2011 edition of the Princeton Review as one of the country's best 376 colleges and is listed in the 2012 edition of the Fiske Guide to Colleges as one of 25 "Best Buy" private colleges included. Hendrix has been affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1884. For more information, visit www.hendrix.edu.