Pathway to Teaching

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Our Mission

Pathway to Teaching is an accelerated, accessible, and inclusive teacher credentialing program. We are dedicated to meeting the need for impactful teachers and increasing the number of teachers of color in San Francisco. We aim to prepare inspiring educators who reflect our community to transform teacher and student learning.

Rooted. Reflective. Resilient.

Practice. Coaching. Community. This is your Pathway.

Meet a Pathway Teacher

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Tzadakel Daniel Alonso

"My favorite things about Pathway are the focus on equity and social justice and the emphasis on restorative practices."

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Clare Elliott

"Pathway to Teaching gave me a community of teachers in SFUSD that I collaborate with every day."

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Judy Espino

“My school year coach was instrumental in supporting me through the program.”

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Devin Walker

"While you can’t learn everything in one summer, I learned enough to hit the ground running in August."

Become a Teacher in San Francisco

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About Pathway to Teaching

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Our Community

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Eligibility & Application

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In the News

This page was last updated on January 18, 2022