About Madeleine
Hometown: Bethesda, MD
Degree: Duke - 2021: B.A. English, Minor Education, Secondary English teaching license
Madeleine Sparrow is a first-year TeachHouse fellow. She graduated from Duke University in 2021with a B.A. in English, a Minor in Education, and a Secondary English teaching license. Upon graduation, she was recognized as a recipient of the “Duke Cornerstone Award” for demonstrating commitment to improving the lives of students, faculty, and staff at Duke and in the Durham community. Throughout her undergraduate years, she worked and volunteered in schools and community centers across Durham such as El Centro Hispano and The Emily K Center. As a researcher of the Duke/NCCU Bass Connections team “Strengthening Partnerships between Durham Public Schools and Local Universities,” Madeleine studied how schools can optimize cohesion and growth through sustainable University partnerships.
Committed to increasing educational access, Madeleine has worked with Freedom School Partners, where she combatted summer learning loss for children who lack access to quality summer enrichment opportunities, and served as the liaison for Spanish-speaking students and families. Over summers, she coaches students through the college application process. Madeleine teaches English at Jordan High School. She is from Bethesda, MD.
What are you passionate about in education?
With respect to the field of education, I am most passionate about the community school model. By bringing together academics, health and social services, and youth and community development under one roof, community engagement can flourish. This not only strengthens communities and fosters academic growth amongst students, but also lends itself to a culture of authentic care, works towards plugging the school-to-prison pipeline, and promotes equity both within the school and the surrounding community.
