Philadelphia’s Public Schools Get a Boost with the Launch of a New Teacher Hub and Outreach Campaign

“Building a robust teacher pipeline in Philadelphia requires strategic actions across all entry points to the profession, from exposing high school-aged students to teaching to engaging those who are ready to lead their own classroom,” said Scott Gaiber, Deputy Chief of Investments at Elevate 215 and lead convener of the Coalition. “Today’s announcement is the culmination of the Coalition’s efforts to identify new funding streams, foster partnerships and implement techniques to support schools to find the next generation of diverse and effective teachers.”

“Growing the number of talented teachers in our schools is critical to achieving Mayor Cherelle Parker’s goal to provide a world-class education for Philadelphia students of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds,“ said Debora Carrera, Ed.D., Chief Education Officer, Mayor’s Office of Education. “The Coalition’s collective efforts to promote the teaching profession and the employment opportunities in our public schools is a proof-point of what can be achieved if we find solutions together, as ‘One Philly.’”

Jeremy Grant-Skinner, Deputy Superintendent of Talent, Strategy, and Culture at The School District of Philadelphia, said: “This campaign will extend the reach of the District’s recruitment strategy by spreading the word about the rewarding career opportunities for educators and programs we offer where people can earn a salary while learning to become a teacher. Teachers are beloved in Philadelphia because of their passion for their students and commitment to making an impact in the communities they serve. If promoting the resources on TeachPHL increases the number of talented teachers available to schools, then our students, families and the entire city will benefit.”

“Boosting the pipeline of diverse and effective teachers in the city can be a game changer for smaller schools like ours who are limited in our ability to recruit compared to larger schools and school systems,” said Tanya Ruley-Mayo, Chief Executive Officer at Independence Charter School. “The collaborative development of the teacher hub and strategy to target audiences beyond the traditional teacher candidate pool helped school leaders recognize the importance of uniting around approaches that address our common problem.”