High Jump
Zehra Gokal is an experienced Humanities Teacher and Curriculum Developer at High Jump. Prior to this, Zehra has worked as a Bilingual Teacher at Chicago Public Schools and as a Troop Leader at Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana. Zehra also has experience as a Nanny, a Student Teacher Internship at Goudy Elementary School, and in various leadership roles in organizations such as Phi Sigma Sigma and Love Your Melon - Loyola Chapter. Zehra is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Reading Teacher Education at the University of St. Francis.
High Jump
In 1989, High Jump started with a single, mighty mission: To bring equity to education for Chicago middle grade students who have exhibited academic potential and who are of limited academic means. Today, that mission is stronger than ever. High Jump empowers Chicago’s middle schoolers to become well-rounded leaders through our tuition-free programs with one-of-a-kind experiences, resources, and educational support for curious and motivated 7th and 8th-grade students who want to challenge themselves academically.