A 78-year-old former nun, Feistritzer learned a long time ago that she didn’t like traditional teaching methods. So, in 2011, she founded Teach-Now to train and certify teachers online. Now with master’s certifications in high-growth disciplines like early-childhood and special-needs education, Teach-Now has helped 4,000 aspiring teachers in 125 countries.
“Hard to believe but when it comes to investing in a tech company, venture capitalists prefer the young and inexperienced to those who are wise and knowledgeable. Innovation is the domain of the young. Or, so some would lead you...
Ageism is a serious issue in the workplace that is too often tolerated or unrecognized for what it is, and companies need to address it. Many organizations offer training to prevent and address things like sexual harassment and racial biases,...
“When the global teacher training and credential program TEACH-NOW launched four years ago, Emily Feistritzer wanted to prepare teachers who would be comfortable using technology in classrooms. Nearly 700 graduates later, the feedback from those who finished the nine-month program...
