Research Discipline/Bio
Issa is a doctoral student and graduate research assistant at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her research interests include teacher identity and roles in the context of forced displacement.
Issa earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University, as a Peace Corps Fellow in the Department of Mathematics, Science, and Technology. During her time at Teachers College, Issa also taught high school science at a project-based high school. She has worked with the International Rescue Committee's Youth Education team, supporting refugee education initiatives, and she has taught secondary science in Mozambique as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Currently, Issa serves as the Chair of Community Engagement for the New York City Peace Corps Association.
Educational Background
Master of Arts in Teaching, Chemistry, Teachers College, 2022
Honors/Awards
Jaffe Peace Corps Fellow (TC), 2020
Last Updated: Feb 25, 2025