My name is Brandi Freeman and I am a 5th grade Math teacher in the projects of New Orleans. I joined Teach For America to work on their vision that "One day, ALL children will have an opportunity to attain an excellent education." I am a first generation college student who has not only received an Associates Degree and a Bachelors Degree, but became the first of my family to receive my Masters. I am dedicated in educating our future students and dedicated to giving all students a chance at a opportunistic future. I realized in my first year teaching that God chooses special individuals to do this work and I know he designed me perfectly for this job. I come from a broken home where education wasn't seen as an important goal. Many of my students come from families that feel the same way. I am dedicated to helping these students find their potential, whatever it may be, and helping them tap into the education that will get them where they want to go.