Company Profile

Company Description:

We are driven by an urgent mission. 

• The opportunity gap is a major social justice issue of our time.  We approach every school day with passion and urgency.

• Our students deserve a high-quality education that will prepare them for life beyond college.

• We believe the best education integrates school, families, and the community.

• Our mission is accomplished by actively dismantling racism and discrimination at every level.

Great teaching leads to great outcomes.

• Great teaching is not easily or quickly mastered. We continually receive feedback, practice, and reflect to improve ourselves.

• Great teaching is not simply the transfer of content knowledge; it is teaching how to think deeply and critically engage in all content.

• Strong relationships and trauma-informed practices are the foundation for great teaching.

• Great teaching means ALL kids are achieving at their highest potential.

• Great teaching is supported through strong school-wide systems and operations.

• Excellent student outcomes are our collective responsibility.

• We strive to make our school a sustainable workplace for teacher fulfillment and longevity.

We grow and adapt as individuals within our community.

• We believe the strongest teams are composed of different perspectives, cultures, and experiences.

• We assume the best intentions of each other, students, and families.

• We value and respect vulnerability as a catalyst for growth. We are approachable. 

• We proactively identify problems and embrace change that supports our mission. 

• We practice accountability and action. We attack the problem, not the person. 

• We listen to each other. We openly and directly communicate. We reflect together.

• We model emotional resilience for our students.

We find and create joy in our work.

• We enjoy spending time with kids. We laugh, celebrate, love, and grow together.

• We know and deeply care for the children we serve.

• We approach our work with optimism, positivity, and acceptance.

• The work is hard but worth it.