Location:
Our office is located at:
5429 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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Our Staff:
Executive Director
Education Coordinator
Program Coordinator
Curriculum Developer
Hi! I'm Shayna. I was recently hired onto the Neighborhood Learning Alliance team as the Community LEARNS Curriculum Developer. That means I work on developing middle school curriculum for the Community LEARNS program. Although I'm new, I love the collaborative environment in the office and the impact that this organization makes. Fun fact: My coworkers might be surprised to know that I am an improvisational comedian and balloon artist!
Pittsburgh CONNECTS Project Coordinator
I worked with different technologies in education for many years before joining NLA last year. Now my focus as the Coordinator of the Pittsburgh CONNECTS project is to get the latest technology tools into the hands of all our neighbors, especially those who haven’t yet mastered the use of the Internet. Many people just don't have a good working computer or fast Internet at home. I especially like that our technology centers are multigenerational, rather free-form, and fun. We have a surprisingly rich set of tools for folks to learn and master if they want. Call them toys or tools, it's all the same to me. I call it connecting to the world around you.
Malcolm Thomas
Reaching Back Male Mentoring and Manhood Development Program Director
Hi! I'm Malcolm Thomas. I am the Project Director for the Reaching Back Male Mentoring and Manhood Development Program. I have been with the organization for 2 years work on Reaching Back and the Summer Dreamers "Checkmate!" chess program. I bring interest and skills in training, health and wellness to the organization. I like working with Neighborhood Learning Alliance because it gives me the opportunity to make an impact with inner city youth through Rites of Passage and chess. It also affords me the opportunity to work with other dynamic mentors and professionals.
Training and Marketing Coordinator
Hi! I handle organizing and advertising professional development opportunities offered through Neighborhood Learning Alliance. These trainings are free and geared to help adults who work with youth during out-of-school-time. To learn more about our upcoming trainings visit our training and credentialing page. If you have a special skill that you'd like to share with other adults who work with youth, please contact me directly and we can work on developing a great training!
Assessment Manager
As the resident Public Ally and former teacher, I am a jack of all trades. My main role is developing and maintaining systems to gather and track site assessment data over time, streamline and organize operations, and build relationships with outside partners. Contact me if you are interested in joining our tutoring team, or if you want more information about our organization
