African American Teacher Mentoring Program

Teachers of color comprise just 17% of the teaching profession in the United States.  In PPS, 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)
We haven’t had one of these in several years…and hope (with a little grassroots demand) we can bring it back in the spring of 2027.  Annual end of year event that’s become a legendary Fish Fry (on a FRIday!) with line dancing, entertainment and more.

Check out one of our old flyers here–and be sure to reach out to Staff Representative Rob Mitchell if you think this a worthy event to pursue each year!   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

September 2026

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  • Labor Day Support Party
  • ACLC
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  • PFT Office Closed - Labor Day
  • PFT Staff Meeting
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  • PFT Executive Board
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  • Substitute Teacher Grassroots
  • T-C Grassroots
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  • PFT Staff Meeting
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  • Safety Committee
  • Librarians Grassroots
  • Student Services Grassroots
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  • PFT Staff Meeting
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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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