Allison McCarthy

About Allison McCarthy

Experienced leader with a demonstrated history of impact in school district and non-profit organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, large-scale project development and management, and developing and leading effective teams. Experienced in \'concept testing\' and applying systems thinking to solve big problems and evolve strategy. Deeply knowledgeable about pre-K-12 education, both content and educational approaches as well as historical and current broader contexts which impact the lives of students, families, and communities. A relational leader that puts an emphasis on building relationships and the capacity of team members with a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Experience

1. Vice President, Program Design Team

   Teach For America

   Jan 2019 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Lead a National team charged with creating and evolving TFA’s perspective on excellent teaching and learning, develop aligned resources and learning experiences for Corps Members and Alumni across our 45 regions and broader network. Develop team vision and strategy and manage a 10+ person team of content area specialists to design and implement innovative, contextualized, relevant approaches to teacher development. Design and lead large-scale programs which blend centralized programming and community-specific approaches. Ensure our constituents receive best in class training and resources that result in excellent outcomes for students in the communities where we work. Lead team\'s budget management, oversee grant applications and grant implementation. Partner with teams across the organization and in the broader field to contribute to and push the established knowledge base, stay on the vanguard of teaching and learning. Pilot new programs that accelerate our impact to our 2030 goal.

Education

• The Johns Hopkins University

  Master's degree, Teaching

• University of Vermont

  Bachelor of Arts - BA , English and Classics