WE WORK with community and systems partners to mobilize resources and coordinate supports FOR PITTSBURGH’S STUDENTS & SCHOOLS.

At A+ Schools we envision a Pittsburgh where every kid succeeds, in every school, every day. We’re on a mission to ensure:

  • Every community is a place where all kids can get to school safely and on time.

  • Every family has what they need so kids come to school ready to learn.

  • Every school is a place where all students and staff feel they belong and are excited to be.

Meet the A+ Schools Team

James Fogarty
Executive Director

Graham Mulqueen
Systems Manager

Briana Davis
Program Specialist

Gita Michulka
Director of Media & Publications

Nichole Sims
Community & Family Relations Manager

Tiffini Gorman
Director of Strategic Partnerships

Will Tolliver, Jr.
Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative Manager

Bridget Wissinger
Operations Manager

The work of A+ Schools is supported by a team of key consultant partners who provide
a breadth and depth of capacity and strengthen our work in the community.

Tyler Chilcott
Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative & Development Support
plc@aplusschools.org

Christina Dixon
Quality Improvement Advisor
christinajoydixon@gmail.com

Traci Jackson
Chief Strategy Partner
traci@jacksonclark.net

Faith Schantz, Sean Caulfield,
Alec Harkins, Aiyana Rockwell
& 232 Creative

Report to the Community Production Team

2025 Board of Directors

  • Diana Bucco, Board Chair ~ President, Buhl Foundation

  • Tracey Reed Armant, Ph.D. ~ Program Associate, Grable Foundation

  • Jason Boll ~ Lead Teacher, Pittsburgh Perry High School

  • Keely Baronak, Ed.D. ~ Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Education, Carlow University

  • Jesse Exilus, Esq. ~ Deputy Solicitor, City of Pittsburgh

  • Rev. Brenda Gregg ~ Founder/Executive Director, Project Destiny

  • Jennifer Haseleu, M.D. ~ Resident, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

  • Bill Isler ~ Former President & CEO, Fred Rogers Company

  • Tiffany Jimenez ~ Vice President of Development and Communications, Planned Parenthood of Western PA

  • Dakota Peterson, M.D. ~ Resident, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

  • Kudzai Sihlangu ~ Senior Investment Product Specialist, Federated Investors