KIPP Colorado Public Schools
Dela Fyfe has a diverse range of work experience. Dela started their career in 2013 as the Director of Philanthropy and Service for the University of Colorado Panhellenic Association. In this role, they planned and executed philanthropy fundraising events for all sorority chapters and organized a service event during Greek Week.
In 2014, Dela served as an Elementary Teacher at Lagniappe Academies of New Orleans and as a Wish Fulfillment Intern at Wish of a Lifetime. Dela then joined Teach For America as a Corps Member, working from 2014 to 2016.
From 2015 to 2016, Dela worked as a Lead Kindergarten Teacher at KIPP New Orleans. Dela taught various subjects to a class of 26 kindergarteners and attended professional development and coaching meetings.
In 2016, Dela joined KIPP Colorado Public Schools. Dela started as a Founding Dance Instructor and was responsible for curriculum development and providing dance instruction to all K-2 students. Dela also assisted in literacy instruction and supported instructional staff. Dela later became the Assistant Principal of Operations, then the Director of Regional Operations, and finally the Senior Director of Regional Operations.
Overall, Dela Fyfe has gained experience in education, event planning, and leadership roles throughout their career.
Dela Fyfe completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2010-2014. Then, in 2014-2015, they obtained a General Elementary Certification Grades 1-5 from The New Teacher Project. Later, in 2015-2016, Dela pursued a Master of Science in Elementary Studies from Johns Hopkins University School of Education. Additionally, they hold a Level 1 Teaching Certification from the Louisiana Department of Education.
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KIPP Colorado Public Schools
KIPP Colorado Schools is a local network of free, college-preparatory public charter schools whose mission is to equip our students with the academic skills and character strengths necessary to succeed in college and the competitive world beyond. Since opening our first school in Southwest Denver in 2002, KIPP Colorado has grown to operate five schools in some of Denver's most underserved neighborhoods. With over 1,800 students across our schools in Southwest and Far Northeast Denver and 500+ alumni, KIPP Colorado focuses its programming on three major contributors to student success: rigorous academics, strong character development, and our KIPP Through College program, which prepares students for acceptance to, and ultimate success in, college.