Katie Coburn

Katie Coburn is an experienced education professional currently serving as Chief of Staff at Teach For America, where responsibilities include aligning the Teacher Leadership Development team's efforts through strategic planning, communications, and budget oversight. Prior roles include Director of Human Capital at InspireNOLA Charter Schools, overseeing human capital for 600 employees, and Director of Instructional Performance at Jefferson Parish Public School System, implementing a performance development system for 3,700 teachers and administrators. Katie's career began at Teach For America, progressing through various leadership roles focused on recruitment, training, and support of educators. Katie holds a Master’s Degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education and a Bachelor of Arts from Emory University.