African American Teacher Mentoring Program

Teachers of color comprise just 17% of the teaching profession in the United States, while students of color comprise over 50% of the K-12 student population.

The AATMP cultivates intergenerational sharing of experiences, guidance and encouragement among African American teachers and educators in the Pittsburgh Public School district.

We need more teachers of color, and when we get them, we want to retain them! The AATMP augments that goal by meeting regularly to connect more experienced teachers with newer teachers to foster a sense of unity, purpose and activism within our ranks.

We also host a number of annual events that are truly becoming PFT traditions!

Annual Events & Activities

Fish Fry (Spring)
Annual end of year event that’s become a legendary Fish Fry (on a FRIday!) with line dancing, entertainment and more. We hope this returns in spring semester of 2022, along with our African American Book Club.
See most recent flyer.

Documents & Links of Interest

CMSI Research Brief – Mentoring New Teachers of Color: Building New Relationships among Aspiring Teachers and Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Upcoming @ PFT400

January 2025

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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  • PFT Office Closed for Winter Vacation
  • New Year's Day
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  • ACLC
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  • PAC Committee Meeting on Zoom
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  • PFT Executive Board
  • PSE Grassroots
9
  • Para Steering Committee
  • Subs Grassroots
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  • Early Childhood Grassroots
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  • Early Intervention Grassroots
  • Library Grassroots
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  • MLK Day - PFT Office Closed
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  • Building Rep Meeting
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  • Community Schools Task Force
  • School Safety Grassroots
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29
  • New Building Rep Workshop
30
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  • Final Friday

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Learn More About the AATMP!

To learn more about the AATMP and how you can participate and mentor the next generation, reach out to us here!

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