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About

Building partnerships: NYC Men Teach Director and TREAT Founder at the TREAT launch, March 9, 2018.

At Teachers Ready to Educate, Advocate, and Transform (TREAT), we believe that teaching is more than a job—it is a calling, a sacred act of love that shapes not only children’s futures but the very soul of our communities. Founded in 2018 in response to the overwhelming number of teachers who leave the profession within the first five years, we set out to change the landscape of education by celebrating the teaching profession and offering meaningful support at every stage of a teacher’s journey. At the heart of everything we do is a dedicated resolve to honoring the invaluable work of teachers, centering the rich cultures of the children they serve, and building strong, supportive communities to keep effective teachers in classrooms with children who need them most. 

Who We Are

The TREAT launch Host and Caldecott Award-winning illustrator, Javaka Steptoe, connect at this inspiring event on March 9, 2018.

We are a passionate collective of educators, advocates, and lifelong learners bound together by a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of teaching. TREAT is more than an organization—it is a movement devoted to reimagining the teaching profession, championing the respect and appreciation it truly deserves. Guided by Desmond Tutu’s powerful reminder of our moral obligation to provide every child with the very best education possible, we align our mission with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, relentlessly working to ensure that quality education reaches every child, everywhere.

What We Do

Teachers and TREAT Education Specialist (center) at the TREAT launch, March 9, 2018.

The Ultimate Teachers' Playground.

At TREAT, we believe in uplifting and empowering educators. We celebrate the teaching profession by honoring the passionate individuals who tirelessly shape our future. Our mixers, dubbed the ultimate teachers’ playground, create a safe and supportive space where educators can discover and share novel ways to enhance teaching and support student learning. By cultivating meaningful partnerships, we weave together a strong network that empowers educators and impacts the students they serve. We offer dynamic programming and initiatives tailored to meet the needs to teachers, no matter where they are in their professional journey, because when we invest in teachers, we can truly change the world. 

Our Team

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