Meet a TC: Charity Murph

Charity Murph has dedicated over 15 years to education, starting as a volunteer at her children’s schools. As someone who describes herself as both introverted and outgoing, Charity reflects on her own experiences as a child—wanting to succeed academically but often feeling shy and hesitant. This inspired her to help students who face similar challenges. Through hard work and persistence, she has embraced opportunities to grow as an educator and is now working toward becoming a certified teacher through Talent Together.

Meet a TC: Dawn Benner

After relocating to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in 2019, Dawn Benner began her career as a special education paraprofessional and quickly discovered her passion for the field. Now, with the support of Talent Together and Northern Michigan University (NMU), she is on her path to becoming a teacher.

Meet a TC: Ruben Gonzalez

Ruben Gonzalez is a devoted father, husband, and education professional who spent eight years as a behavior specialist at Fiedler Elementary. Talent Together helped him pursue his lifelong goal of becoming a teacher. After completing an apprenticeship year, he now teaches right down the hall from his former mentor teacher.

Meet a TC: Elizabeth Boznango

Elizabeth Boznango is a dedicated professional with over 22 years of experience in education. After years as a paraprofessional, she is now pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher through the Talent Together program. Currently in her final year of coursework at Western Michigan University (WMU), Elizabeth is already working in a new role as an apprentice teacher and is excited to lead her own special education classroom this fall.