Aug 26, 2026
Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people.
On today's episode, Ben Kinney speaks with Robyn Fehrman, Executive Director of Teach for America, North Carolina. Robyn shares her journey from growing up as a military kid in eastern North Carolina to leading TFA's statewide efforts to transform education. They discuss the critical challenges facing North Carolina's schools, including chronic absenteeism and early literacy gaps, while highlighting bright spots like record graduation rates. Robyn explains how Teach for America serves as a talent pipeline, insight generator, and convener across the state's diverse regions. The conversation also explores the vital role the business community plays in supporting educators and building North Carolina's future workforce.