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.
June, 2023 - present
January, 2022
June, 2019
June, 2016