Alliance for Education

Welcome to the team, Henry Wong! 🙏🏼🎉

Henry will manage accounts payable and bring a wealth of financial experience to our accounting team! He has worked in account for legal, retail, government and government contractors in Hawai’i and Washington before joining the AFE team.

In his free time, Henry enjoys soccer, movies and dining out with his two children and family.

Learn more and help welcome Henry! https://www.alliance4ed.org/our-team/henry-wong/

Congratulations to Seattle Teacher Residency Cohort 13 on graduating from University of Washington College of Education! 🎓✨

This week, we celebrated a remarkable group of equity-driven educators who have completed their Master's In Teaching with personal passion, perseverance, and a deep commitment to Seattle students.

Through mentorship with seasoned educators, hands-on classroom experience this school-year, and partnership with Seattle Public Schools, UW and the SEA union, these graduates will be part of shaping a stronger, more representative educator workforce for our schools.

We can’t wait to see the impact they will make in classrooms across Seattle! 💜🍎

She says she doesn’t like surprises… but this one was worth it 🎉

Congratulations to Principal Mary McDaniel & Highland Park Elementary, recipients of the 2026 Foster Award for Excellence + a $25,000 grant for their school!

📰📹 Read more & watch the full 5 minute video on the West Seattle Blog!

The Alliance is a proud sponsor of The Seattle Medium's first ever Best of the Best Northwest awards!

Voting is now open for the awards that recognize outstanding businesses, nonprofits, community leaders, educators, athletes, advocates and cultural institutions throughout Seattle.

The awards were created to celebrate excellence while increasing visibility for the businesses, organizations and individuals who continue to strengthen communities across our region.

Voting is open to the public and will take place online from June 1-19, 2026 online at BestoftheBestNorthwest.com.

A surprise assembly, a standing ovation, and a very well-deserved celebration for the Mustangs at Highland Park Elementary! 💙🐎

Congratulations to Principal Mary McDaniel & the entire Highland Park Elementary community, recipients of the 2026 Foster Award for Excellence! Along with a $25,000 grant for the school, this recognition celebrates leadership rooted in care, belonging, and showing up for students every single day.

Principal McDaniel leads with heart from championing initiatives like Rainbow Alliance and Mustang Blocks to greeting families each morning and making sure no student falls through the cracks.

Join us in celebrating this incredible recognition! 🎉

If you didn't hear yet: Principal Carrie Wheeler & Viewlands Elementary are recipients of the 2026 Thomas B. Foster Award for Excellence!

Principal Wheeler’s commitment to multilingual learners, student voice, and creating a school where every child feels seen is what this award is all about. 💙💛

Read more from My Ballard & join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition!

📣💼 Come join our team! We're hiring a Director of Human Resources!

The role is a key member of the Alliance's leadership team, responsible for strengthening the organization’s people, culture, HR infrastructure, and operational systems.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on ex*****on in a small, mission-driven nonprofit environment.

Reporting to the President, the Director will lead HR operations, payroll coordination, benefits administration, compliance, employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance feedback, organizational development, vendor coordination, technology systems, and day-to-day operational needs. This position will also serve as a culture ambassador, helping us build a values-centered workplace.

As we enter a new strategic chapter, this leader will play a critical role in implementing the organization’s strategic plan by building the systems, policies, practices, and internal culture needed to support growth, collaboration, and operational excellence.

The position will remain open until filled.

🔗 Apply online now: alliance4ed.org/careers

🗳️ The Seattle Education Forum: Report Card is back! It is an interactive, community-centered event designed to create space for families, students, educators, and community members for candid conversations with elected and appointed leaders about the future of our education system

🤝You’ll learn who makes key decisions affecting schools, inform leaders where to go next, and how we can advocate, collaborate, and hold leaders accountable to the promises made to students and families.

🍽️There will be free food, face painting, raffle and fun activities for the entire family. Come celebrate the end of the school year and speak with your elected officials!

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seattle-education-forum-report-card-tickets-1989964309819?aff=oddtdtcreator