Wendy Kopp

Quick Facts

Full Name	Wendy Kopp
Occupation	Entrepreneur
Date Of Birth	Jun 29, 1967(1967-06-29)
Age	57
Birthplace	Austin
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Gemini

Wendy Kopp Biography

Wendy Kopp is one of the most popular and richest Entrepreneur who was born on June 29, 1967 in Austin, Texas, United States. The entrepreneur from Texas became famous for establishing and directing Teach For America. Teach For America program and its counterpart in the international market, Teach For All. Her many awards includes her 2003 Clinton Center Award for Leadership and National Service and the 2004 This Texas-born entrepreneur became famous for founding and heading the Teach For America program and its international equivalent, Teach For All. Her numerous honors include the 2003 Clinton Center Award for Leadership and National Service and the 2004 John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award. New Frontier Award.

She along with co-worker Princeton student She and fellow Princeton graduate Jeff Bezos, born just three years apart, both became successful entrepreneurs (Bezos founded Amazon.com)., born three years later, went on to become successful entrepreneurs (Bezos created Amazon.com).

In 1989, Kopp proposed the creation of Teach For America in her 177-page long senior thesis titled “An Argument and Plan for the Creation of the Teachers Corps” which she completed under the supervision of Marvin Bressler. She was convinced that many in her generation were searching for a way to assume a significant responsibility that would make a real difference in the world and that top college students would choose teaching over more lucrative opportunities if a prominent teacher corps existed.

Wendy Kopp attended Highland Park High School in Dallas, Texas and later was an undergraduate in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Princeton in 1989 and was a member of Princeton’s Business Today and the University Press Club.

Her union with Knowledge Is Power Program president Richard Barth resulted in four children.

Wendy Kopp Net Worth

Wendy Kopp is one of the richest Entrepreneur from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Wendy Kopp 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After finishing High School in Dallas, Texas, she obtained a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. She laid out her goals in the direction of Teach For America in her senior thesis.

She has written two books about Teach For America: One Day Every Children as well as The Chance To Make History.

Wendy Sue Kopp (born June 29, 1967) is the CEO and Co-Founder of Teach For All, a global network of independent nonprofit organizations working to expand educational opportunity in their own countries and the Founder of Teach For America (TFA), a national teaching corps.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Wendy Kopp Dating?

According to our records, Wendy Kopp married to Richard Barth. As of December 1, 2023, Wendy Kopp’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2013, Kopp transitioned out of the role of CEO of Teach For America and named Elisa Villanueva Beard and Matt Kramer as co-CEOs of the organization. Villanueva Beard assumed full leadership in September 2015. Today, Kopp remains an active member of Teach For America’s board.

Facts & Trivia

Wendy Ranked on the list of most popular Entrepreneur. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Wendy Kopp celebrates birthday on June 29 of every year.

Who is Wendy Kopp married to?

Today, Wendy Kopp lives in New York City with her husband, KIPP Foundation President Richard Barth , and their four children.

What does Wendy Kopp make?

According to the latest available Form 990, Kopp receives no salary as CEO of Teach For All, but she receives almost $400,000 annually as CEO of Teach For America.

Where was Wendy Kopp born?

Austin, TX

When did Wendy Kopp start Teach for America?

Prior to launching Teach For All in 2007 , Wendy founded and led Teach For America – which has proven to be an unparalleled source of long-term leadership for expanding opportunity for children in the United States – for 24 years.

Who is Richard Barth?

Richard’s Background: Richard Barth is CEO of the KIPP Foundation. Previously, he served as President of District Partnerships at Edison Schools, and was a founding staff member of Teach For America.