Lauren Bisanz Ryan '03

January 27, 2015

Lauren Bisanz Ryan '03 is the co-founder and Assistant Director of Tesfa International School, a charter school that is opening in St. Paul in August 2015. Tesfa plans to serve students in Kindergarten through sixth grade, offering a rigorous and empowering education for students from all backgrounds. 

Lauren is working closely with the leaders of the highly successful charter school, Global Academy in Columbia Heights, to replicate their model and close the achievement gap for even more students across the Twin Cities.

Lauren has been influenced by her work with Teach for America, working in low-income communities, and most recently learning among top school leaders from around the nation at Columbia University. She believes in the potential of all learners and knows that when schools hold high expectations for students they can achieve anything. To learn more about Lauren's school visit the website.