Mike Feinberg holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master's in Education, National-Louis University. Mike joined Teach For America and taught bilingual fifth grade in Houston, Texas. He is the Co-Founder, KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program). He then co-founded, KIPP Foundation and is the Executive Vice-Chair of KIPP Houston. Mike is the recipient of honours and awards, including: Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, Yale University (2010); Thomas B. Fordham Prize for Excellence in Education (2006); National Jefferson Award for Greatest Public Service by a Private Citizen (2006); Charles Bronfman Prize (2009); Manhattan Institute's William E. Simon prize for Lifetime Achievement in Social Entrepreneurship (2009); Brock Prize (2012); Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education (2013).