The People Behind the Work
We are POAC.
A team of educators, coaches, counselors, and advocates who have all worked in schools. We know what it is like because we lived it. That is why we show up differently.
07
YEARS OF IMPACT
Leadership
Meet the leadership team.
87%
Of partner schools report improved school climate
3.2x
Increase in student engagement scores
62%
Reduction in chronic absenteeism in partner schools
100%
Of schools renew their POAC partnership
Advisory Board
Advisory
Board
POAC's advisory board brings together school leaders, researchers, and community stakeholders who help guide our strategy, accountability, and impact.
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Dr. Renee Stafford
Professor of Education Policy, University of Missouri-Kansas City
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Dr. Renee Stafford
Professor of Education Policy, University of Missouri-Kansas City
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Dr. Renee Stafford
Professor of Education Policy, University of Missouri-Kansas City
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Dr. Renee Stafford
Professor of Education Policy, University of Missouri-Kansas City
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Dr. Renee Stafford
Professor of Education Policy, University of Missouri-Kansas City
What Drives Us
We are not consultants.
We are colleagues.
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We hire from the classroom.
Every POAC team member has taught, counseled, or led in a K-12 school. We know what the job actually feels like.
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We stay, we do not visit.
Our specialists are embedded five days a week, not consultants who drop in quarterly. Relationships require presence.
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We grow our own people.
POAC invests heavily in staff development, coaching, and mentorship. Our team's growth drives our students' growth.
Join the Team
Open positions.
We are always looking for educators, counselors, and specialists who believe every student deserves more. If that is you, we want to hear from you.
Life at POAC
A culture worth showing up for.
What We Believe
Our Core Values
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Belonging
Every student deserves to feel seen, valued, and connected, not as a goal, but as a baseline.
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Equity
We meet students where they are, without judgment, with every resource we have.
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Integrity
We do what we say. We say what is true. We measure what matters.
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Partnership
Schools are not our clients. They are our collaborators. We build together.
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Joy
Learning, growing, and leading should feel good. We cultivate environments where joy is part of the work.
Work With Us
Bring your expertise to POAC.
Whether you are a veteran educator or early in your career, if you are mission-driven and ready to show up for students every day, we want to meet you.
What POAC offers
Competitive salary + full benefits
Weekly coaching and professional development
Mission-aligned, school-embedded work
A team that actually has each other's backs

