Change Starts in Baltimore

Make a difference in one of the nation’s oldest cities

In just twelve years, City Teaching Alliance Baltimore has grown to a total of 454 residents and educators working in classrooms in 98 schools across Baltimore. We came here to join a collaborative community of educators who are building a pipeline of talented teachers. We serve students in historically underserved and urban classrooms who deserve the expert instruction and passion of teachers who are committed to an impactful career in the classroom.

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COMBATING RACIAL AND SOCIOECONOMIC INEQUALITY

Founded in 1729, Baltimore’s story is very much the story of America: one of growth and opportunity, but also one in which communities of color have not shared equally in those advantages. It is a place where segregation and injustice have been countered by families, communities, and institutions driven by a vision of social justice. Nowhere are the past and present of Baltimore City better reflected than in the city’s public schools.

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Baltimore students graduate high school
41 %
Baltimore students enrolled in college

Teaching in Baltimore

Baltimore is a big city whose eclectic neighborhoods make it feel like a small town. With one of the nation’s oldest public school systems, Baltimore offers a range of school models and specializations, from early college programs to vocational-technical schools, language immersion, visual and performing arts, and STEM emphases. As a part of City Teaching Alliance, you’ll make a difference in one of these 164 schools over the next four years. Across the city, we rally around the young people in our classrooms and the educators who support them. You’ll discover that there’s no better way to start your career in education than with the incredible children and teens who call Baltimore their home.

Living In Baltimore

From the bucolic, tree-lined neighborhoods in the north, to the historic Black American communities in its east and west, to the waterfront enclaves in the southeast, each of Baltimore’s neighborhoods offer something unique and special to its residents.

Cost of living

Baltimore is a lot more affordable to live in than most east coast cities. The average rental price for a one bedroom apartment is around $1,000-$2,000/month.

Things to do

Baltimore is a hub of world-class museums, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy many parks or visit the mountains and the beaches that are just a few hours’ drive from the city.

Transportation

Baltimore has a variety of public transit options including local buses, Metro-Subway, Light Rail, and MARC train.
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“I knew [City Teaching Alliance] was a good decision when I noticed I could have impromptu, in-depth conversations with my classmates outside of class. We would build each other up. For example, a colleague shared some motivational African American teacher speakers that he leans on to remind himself why he’s teaching. These experiences can only happen in a summer dorm kind of environment."

Desiree McLenithan

Baltimore, Cohort 2022

Schools we partner with

Here are a some of the schools we partner with in Baltimore where you will be able to teach in our program.

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Our Team in Baltimore

Our faculty is dedicated to classroom teaching, mentorship, collaboration, and the success of our participants. They inspire, challenge, and lead through innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and research. Our faculty members bring a wealth of experience from the field and are the driving force behind our theory of change.

Shereen Holmes
Director of Clinical Faculty
Mieosha Hobbs
Adjunct Faculty and Instructional Coach
Kamilah Johnson
Instructional Coach
Robin Shay
Instructional Coach
Ca’trish Griffin
Teaching Faculty
Gillian DiMuzio
Teaching Faculty
Patrice LaHair
Teaching Faculty
Desmond Rudd
Teaching Faculty
Shereen Holmes
Director of Clinical Faculty
Mieosha Hobbs
Adjunct Faculty and Instructional Coach
Kamilah Johnson
Instructional Coach
Robin Shay
Instructional Coach
Ca’trish Griffin
Teaching Faculty
Gillian DiMuzio
Teaching Faculty
Patrice LaHair
Teaching Faculty
Desmond Rudd
Teaching Faculty

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