The Teacher in Congress Internship occurs annually and is conducted in the Congresswoman’s Washington, D.C. congressional office. The internship consists of learning activities such as: an introduction to the legislative process; tours of the U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress and area museums; briefings with House committee staff attendance at hearings, mark-ups, floor debates, and meetings with Congresswoman Foxx.
The 2015 Teacher in Congress Internship will be July 10-17, 2015.
Preference will be given to applicants who:
Live in the 5th District
Teach at a public or private school in the 5th District
Teach grades 9-12 during the 2014-2015 school year
Applicants must be available to arrive in Washington the afternoon of Friday, July 10, 2015 for orientation and stay for the duration of the entire internship.
APPLICATION:
Completed applications may be submitted via email to TeacherInCongress@mail.house.gov or by U.S. mail to:
Congresswoman Virginia Foxx
Attn: Teacher in Congress
208 W. Main St
Mayodan, N.C. 27027
Applicants should submit a completed Teacher in Congress Internship application form, accompanied by a cover letter, resume and sample lesson plan. Each application will be reviewed and one teacher will be selected to participate in the Teacher in Congress Internship. Applicants will be notified by email of the selection results. Assistance will be offered to arrange renewal credit where applicable. However, the selected intern is responsible for making all transportation and lodging arrangements.
Teacher in Congress Summary | Teacher in Congress Application
The 2013 Teacher in Congress was Miss Hannah Savey (below, with Congresswoman Foxx).
