Ellen Moir, Co-Chair

Founder, New Teacher Center

​Ellen Moir is the Founder and retired Chief Executive Officer of the New Teacher Center (NTC). She is a passionate advocate for our nation’s newest teachers and is a leading social entrepreneur for her visionary ideas.

​Ellen grew NTC into a nationally recognized model of teacher mentoring that is reshaping the way new teachers develop and grow into the role. Ellen is the recipient of the 2011 Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, as well as the 2010 Civic Ventures Purpose Prize Fellow, 2008 National Staff Development Council Contribution to the Field Award, 2008 Full Circle Fund Impact Award, the Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education, and the 2003 California Council on Teacher Education Distinguished Teacher Educator Award.

“I’ve been on the Board since the very beginning and can attest to Teen Success, Inc.’s impact on breaking the cycle of poverty for young families. I’m honored to have the opportunity to continue my involvement and support for young mothers and their children.” ~Ellen Moir