What We Do

Powering Student Potential With Excellence

Answering the National Call For Talent

Our theory of change is that if we recruit, develop, and retain effective career educators through coaching and mentorship, coursework, certification, clinical experience, and community building (5Cs), then we will build a thriving alliance of educational leaders who drive meaningful academic and life outcomes for all learners. 

Our work shapes not only academic success but students’ personal growth and long-term opportunity—empowering them to become the next generation of leaders, innovators, and problem solvers.

Our Vision

The Future We’re Building

Our vision is that every school community is led by thriving, well-resourced, and highly qualified career educators, empowered to make a lasting impact on all learners.

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Workforce Development

What We Believe

A strong, diverse education workforce is essential to a just and thriving society. 

City Teaching Alliance’s excellence-driven, proven Signature Approach is based on the 5Cs. By linking education to employment, we grow local teacher pipelines and drive workforce development with school districts, American University, and community organizations.

By investing in people, we help advance economic mobility, educational equity, and stronger communities.

  • Skill Development
    We provide targeted training that equips individuals with the skills needed to thrive in high-demand fields like education. Our model blends real-world experience, coursework, and continuous coaching to ensure job readiness.
  • Employment Services
    We offer career support through job placement assistance, resume building, interview prep, and professional development. This ensures that participants are prepared to launch and sustain meaningful careers.
  • Supportive Services
    To help individuals overcome barriers to employment, we offer wraparound support such as mentorship, certification support, and access to mental health and financial resources.
  • Employer Engagement
    We partner with school districts and other employers to align our training with workforce needs—equipping our participants with the tools they need to meet the demands of the job from day one.

    • We are a mission-driven team

    We’re committed to ensuring students in urban communities have access to exceptional educators. Over half of our team are former teachers and school leaders who bring firsthand experience to drive our mission and strengthen our Theory of Change.

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    Our Team
    Leadership Team
    Dr. Rahesha Amon
    Chief Executive Officer
    Charity Jones
    Chief Educator Learning Officer
    Khalif Harris
    Chief Operating Officer
    Ashlei Hansing
    Chief Recruitment, Enrollment, and Retention Officer
    Kayla Colianni
    Chief of Staff
    Kenneth McCants-Pearsall
    Chief Site Leadership Officer
    Anthony Hernandez
    Executive Director, Dallas
    Jeff Glowik
    Executive Director, Philadelphia
    Board of Directors
    Sekou Biddle (Chair)
    Vice President of Advocacy, UNCF
    Dr. Barbara Freeman
    Senior Advisor for Strategic Planning and Development, Office of the First Deputy Chancellor for NYC Public Schools
    Ben Fenton
    Chief of Growth & Delivery, Instruction Partners
    Dianne Houghton
    Senior Advisor, Library of Congress
    Gordon Johnson
    Senior Vice President, M&T Bank
    Toirey Taylor, MBA
    Account Executive & Advisory Member, Scholastic Learning
    Adrienne Williams
    Director, Student Achievement Partners
    Leadership Team
    Dr. Rahesha Amon
    Chief Executive Officer
    Charity Jones
    Chief Educator Learning Officer
    Khalif Harris
    Chief Operating Officer
    Ashlei Hansing
    Chief Recruitment, Enrollment, and Retention Officer
    Kayla Colianni
    Chief of Staff
    Kenneth McCants-Pearsall
    Chief Site Leadership Officer
    Anthony Hernandez
    Executive Director, Dallas
    Jeff Glowik
    Executive Director, Philadelphia
    Board of Directors
    Sekou Biddle (Chair)
    Vice President of Advocacy, UNCF
    Dr. Barbara Freeman
    Senior Advisor for Strategic Planning and Development, Office of the First Deputy Chancellor for NYC Public Schools
    Ben Fenton
    Chief of Growth & Delivery, Instruction Partners
    Dianne Houghton
    Senior Advisor, Library of Congress
    Gordon Johnson
    Senior Vice President, M&T Bank
    Toirey Taylor, MBA
    Account Executive & Advisory Member, Scholastic Learning
    Adrienne Williams
    Director, Student Achievement Partners

    Our Story

    City Teaching Alliance was founded with the idea that talented, highly-prepared, career educators can accelerate student achievement.

    History
    2010

    City Teaching Alliance, formerly known as Urban Teachers, is founded by Jennifer Green and Christina Hall, after receiving a start-up grant from the New Schools Venture Fund.

    2010

    City Teaching Alliance opens its first site in Baltimore and quickly expands to Washington, DC.

    2016

    City Teaching Alliance Dallas begins.

    2022

    City Teaching Alliance Philly launches.

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