Who Are We?

Pittsburgh Public Schools is participating in the Yale National Initiative to strengthen teaching in public schools®. We are currently taking preliminary steps of exploring the potential that exists and building capacity for the creation of a Teachers Institute for ­Pittsburgh.

This Web site includes information for teachers, faculty, and administrators interested in learning more about our local efforts and the Teachers Institute Approach.

Our 2025 Yale National Fellows are:

  • Lauren Freeman, Dilworth PreK-5
  • Heidi Lemon, Dilworth PreK-5
  • Michelle Newton, Allegheny 6-8
  • Renee Patrick Mutunga, Barack Obama Academy of International Studies
  • Christopher Snyder, Dilworth PreK-5