Hannah Bagwell

Master of Education in Administration and Supervision

Graduated, Fall 2022

Jackson, MS

Hannah Bagwell is originally from Henderson, a small town in western Kentucky. She attended the University of Louisville, taking an extra year so she could graduate with a Chemistry degree, a concentration in business, and a minor in Pan-African studies. Hannah joined Teach For America in 2014 and began teaching in Utica, MS, where she remained in her placement school for eight years.

Passionate about elevating teaching as the respected profession it is, Hannah believes strongly in the systems of support that new teachers need to thrive and remain in the field

2022–2023 Social Entrepreneurship Project (archived)

In partnership with Pheron Russell, Hannah launched a mentorship program designed to connect new teachers with veteran educators, addressing Mississippi’s critical teacher shortage. The project was sparked by the alarming number of teachers leaving the profession each year.

Through the Fellows experience, Hannah learned the power of pivoting and adjusting while still making a difference. Her biggest takeaway from the Fellowship was recognizing the strength that comes from collaboration. By the conclusion of the project, the mentorship program had welcomed its inaugural participant, laying the foundation for continued impact.