Ben Barrett is pursuing a dual major in Plan II and Government at the University of Texas at Austin. In the fall, he will be interning with the US Department of Education in the Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs. Last year, Ben worked with Kipp Austin College Prep as an administrative intern. Before working with KACP, Ben also mentored a struggling fifth grade student with the Plan II- KIPP partnership. In the summer of 2011, Ben taught sixth grade social studies and a class on architecture with Breakthrough Collaborative, a non-profit that hopes to close the achievement gap by empowering students who aspire to be the first in their families to go to college. Ben was a varsity member of Texas Crew, UT’s club rowing team, and also served as the club’s fundraising coordinator. He is a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and has held several leadership positions within the Interfraternity Council.