University of Connecticut Graduate Follows Mother's Path, Joins Teach for America to Teach Biology in Hometown
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Brian Brant
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Summary
Lili Filppu, a 23-year-old University of Connecticut graduate, has joined Teach for America as a corps member, following in the footsteps of her mother Monica who joined the program more than 30 years ago. Lili will teach high school biology in her hometown of New Haven this fall. Her mother Monica is now the CEO of Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County. The article highlights the intergenerational inspiration and commitment to education and community service.
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· 3 pulledMore than 30 years after Monica Filppu got her acceptance letter in the mail to join Teach for America, her daughter Lili is set to follow in her footsteps.
The soon-to-be psychological sciences graduate at the University of Connecticut has officially become a corps member with the education nonprofit and leadership development organization — just like her mom was
Lili, 23, tells PEOPLE she will begin teaching high school biology in her hometown of New Haven this fall.
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