Greater DC Metro

Change Starts in Greater DC Metro

About DC Metro

Lead change in the nation’s capital

In the Greater DC Metro region, you’ll teach in schools just miles from Capitol Hill, while building a future for students right in your neighborhood.

  • Master’s from American University and access to the campus
  • Paid residency + full teacher salary starting Year 2
  • Personalized coaching and mentoring
  • Dual certification in your content area and special education

You will be proximate to thought leaders, policy makers, think tanks, local and national government, major foundations, as well as a thriving public and public charter sector.

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Voices From DC Metro Educators

“My biggest change in myself I’ve seen so far is the way in which I ask questions, leaning away from targeted, funneling questions and going towards more open-ended questions...I feel like I’m becoming more prepared in serving our students and gaining a better mindset that is conducive to this work.”

Armand C.

Washington, DC Cohort 2021

Ready to teach, but not sure where? 

Your city choice shapes your experience and your legacy. Explore where your values, strengths, and goals align.

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Location

Living In DC

You’ll work in schools across Anacostia, U Street, Columbia Heights, and beyond—each shaped by rich cultural traditions and deep-rooted community networks.

  • Birthplace of Go-Go music
  • Higher-than-average starting teacher salaries
  • Metro access and walkability

DC is simultaneously a cosmopolitan, global city with the size, community, and hallmarks of a small town. 

  • Cost of living
    The cost of living in DC is higher than the national average. The average rental price for a one bedroom apartment is around $2,000-$3,000/month.
  • Things to do
    Washington, DC is composed of unique neighborhoods within eight distinct wards, each with their own flavor, places to explore, delicious cuisine, beautiful greenspace, and unwavering pride exhibited by its residents.
  • Transportation
    Washington has a variety of public transit options that make it easy to get around.

    • A Four-Year Journey Rooted in Equity and Excellence

    Year 1:
    • Paid classroom residency
    • Co-teaching with a mentor
    • Graduate coursework through American University
    • Weekly coaching and community learning sessions

    Year 2:

    • Full-time teacher of record
    • Continued support from mentors and instructional coaches
    • Complete your master’s degree
    • Earn a full teacher salary

    Years 3–4:

    • Become a Teacher of Record
    • Earn teaching credentials in content area and special education
    • Ongoing alumni support
    • Leadership pathways and professional development
    • Opportunities to mentor future educators

    We’re with you every step of the way—from working under a host teacher to leading the classroom and beyond.

    Schools we partner with

    Here are a some of the schools we partner with in Washington, DC where you will be able to teach in our program.

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    Faculty

    Our Team in DC

    Our faculty is dedicated to classroom teaching, mentorship, collaboration, and the success of our participants. They inspire, challenge, and lead through innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and research. Our faculty members bring a wealth of experience from the field and are the driving force behind our theory of change.

    Dr. Shasha Lowe-Anderson
    AU Clinical Faculty
    Diane Sims
    Instructional Coach
    Michelle Milberger
    Lead Instructional Coach
    Tracie Merholz
    Instructional Coach
    Dr. Glenda Hernandez-Tittle
    Instructional Coach
    Stacey Cobb
    Instructional Coach
    Amy Wendel
    AU Clinical Faculty
    Dr. Alicia Leggett
    AU Lead Clinical Faculty
    Dr. Shasha Lowe-Anderson
    AU Clinical Faculty
    Diane Sims
    Instructional Coach
    Michelle Milberger
    Lead Instructional Coach
    Tracie Merholz
    Instructional Coach
    Dr. Glenda Hernandez-Tittle
    Instructional Coach
    Stacey Cobb
    Instructional Coach
    Amy Wendel
    AU Clinical Faculty
    Dr. Alicia Leggett
    AU Lead Clinical Faculty

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