Empowering the Future: Transforming Education with The Power of One
The Power of One Program is part of the Education Department. It serves to diversify the teaching profession and build a more representative educator workforce for students in Pennsylvania.
Why Choose Carlow University’s Power of One?
Program Scholarship and Student Teaching Stipend, Program Coach, Personalized mentorship from program graduates, and culturally responsive education (CRSE) workshops.
Personalized options for Early Childhood, Reading Specialist, Secondary Education, or Special Education at the undergraduate or graduate level
Faculty present at regional and state-wide convenings or conferences
The Power of One: Transforming Lives, One Teacher at a Time
The Power of One project highlights the transformative influence a single teacher, particularly educators who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), can have on a student’s life. With generous funding, Carlow Education offers supportive teacher certification pathways to BIPOC individuals pursuing certification and training in Early Childhood, Reading Specialist, Special Education, Art Education and Secondary Education. Since 2021, this funding has allowed Carlow to respond to the ongoing teacher crisis in Pennsylvania by supporting the enrollment, retention, and training of BIPOC educators.
Current Program Opportunities
Undergraduate or Graduate Scholarships of $12,000
Student Teaching Stipend of $10,000
Program Coach for ongoing support
Program Mentorship by recent graduates
Engagement in strong BIPOC Alumni Network
95%
of all Power of One graduates are employed as educators or enrolled in graduate school full-time upon graduation.
Program Highlights and Resources
Related Project Activities
- Power of One participants attend and present at key educational conferences, including the Pennsylvania Educator Diversity Consortium (PEDC) conference and the State of Black Learning Conference.
- Power of One staff and students presented during the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Talent and Recruitment Convenings.
- Racial Equity Seminars
- Networking events
- Professional Development Workshops
- Carlow Alumni Network meetings
- Holiday Celebration of Achievement
Pathways to Certification
Teacher Certification Pathways: Early Childhood, Special Education, Reading Specialist, Art Education, and Secondary Education. Pathways available in undergraduate or graduate education programs
True Impact. Trusted Results
Lisa Dorsett
“The Power of One opened doors I never thought possible. Today, I’m teaching at Propel Charter School, thanks to the program’s support.
Yovena Pierre-Louis
“Being part of the Power of One changed my life. Not only did I become a teacher, but I also published my first book!”
Mryriah Neil McKenzie
“I am so honored to have been chosen as a Power of One recipient. I never dreamed that I could have a master’s degree, but the Power of One program made my dream a reality. I learned so much from my professors at Carlow, and I am so grateful for everything they have taught me.”
Program Graduates are employed at schools and districts across Western PA:
- Pittsburgh Public Schools
- Woodland Hills School District
- Propel Schools
- Penn Hills Entrepreneur Charter School
- Indiana County School District
Thank You to Our Supporters
We are deeply grateful for the generous support from the McEllhattan Foundation, which makes this transformative work possible.
Director, Dr. Tammi McMillan
Grant Project Director, Dr. Keely Baronak
Power of One Coach: Mrs. Barbara Johnson
Ready to transform education? Join the movement.
Please complete the attached Power of One application and note that all prospective students must first be accepted to Carlow University. Be sure to apply to the university before submitting this application. For more information on the university application process, visit Carlow University at www.carlow.edu.
Contact Program Director, Dr. Tammi McMillan
Phone 412-578-6035
Email : tlmcmillan@carlow.edu
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Carlow University prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator, Jackie smith at jmsmith@carlow.edu or 412-578-6050.