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Firstline Schools
 

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At FirstLine we take a village approach to educating our students. Our staff is diverse across generations, ethnic groups, and life experiences.
The balance of veteran and new teachers leads to a dynamic mix of new ideas and experience-driven approaches. We are committed to doing our part to ensure that all students in New Orleans receive an outstanding education.

What do ourÌýPEOPLE LOVEÌýabout ¼ÓÀÕ±Æ?

  • FirstLine is deeply rooted in the city of New Orleans, having founded the first charter school in the city 25 years ago.
  • Our mission is to create and inspire great open-admissions public schools in New Orleans.
  • We believe our schools will prepare students for college, fulfilling careers, and a healthy life by nurturing students in MIND, BODY, and SPIRIT.
  • FirstLine serves over 2,900 students in four Pre-K – 8th grade schools:
    • Samuel J. Green Charter School (Uptown)
    • Arthur Ashe Charter School (Gentilly)
    • Langston Hughes Academy (Fairgrounds Triangle)
    • Phillis Wheatley Community School (Treme)

 

We believeÌýPEOPLEÌýare the most important element in educating children and youth, and particularlyÌýTEACHERS, who create authentic relationships with students and their families.

That is why weÌýINVESTÌýin our faculty and staff, by compensating them fairly, developing them professionally, and offering outstanding benefits.

 

WHY WORK AT FIRSTLINE SCHOOLS?

CELEBRATING SUCCESSES

Big Chiefs are leaders – they reflect the commitments held most sacred to our network, show us how to be our best selves, and weave these values into the fabric of FirstLine. Big Chief Awards are given out annually to employees who exemplify the network values. Winners are nominated by their peers and voted on by a panel of judges.

Since 2015 we have celebrated these commitments and the people who best reflect them, each year through our Big Chief Awards, which are named after key members of the FirstLine family who illustrated and embodied our commitments.Ìý

The Ramona Luke Big Chief of Service Award
The Brenda Benoit Big Chief of Results Award
The Anthony Recasner Big Chief of Learning Award
The Darcy McKinnon Big Chief of Collaboration Award
The Kelly Miranda Big Chief of Fun Award
The Adrian Morgan Big Chief Guardian Award

 

Find out what people said about our 2024 Big Chief Award Recipients.