Urban Community School
Katie Kohn has a diverse work experience spanning different organizations. In their most recent role, they serve as the Chief People Officer at Urban Community School starting from July 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the Director of Human Resources at the same organization from August 2021 to July 2022.
Before joining Urban Community School, Katie was the Program Director at Urban Squash Cleveland from July 2018 to July 2021.
Katie'searlier work experience includes various roles at Teach For America, where they served as the Senior Managing Director and Managing Director for Program from July 2016 to June 2018. Katie also held the position of Managing Director for Teacher Leadership Development from June 2014 to June 2016.
Katie began their career as a 2010 Corps Member and High School English Teacher at Teach For America, starting in June 2010 and ending in July 2012.
Additionally, they gained experience as a Summer Senior Leader at B'nai B'rith Beber Camp from 2007 to 2012, and as a Summer Trip Leader at Moondance Adventures in 2011. At Moondance Adventures, they led outdoor leadership trips for middle and high school students, showcasing their outdoor expertise in activities like backpacking, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting.
Katie Kohn completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Distinction from the University of Michigan from 2006 to 2010. Katie holds a certification as a Chief and became a member in February 2023.
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Urban Community School
Urban Community School (UCS) strives to break social and economic barriers to success for Cleveland's near west side children by providing an individualized, innovative, and challenging education. Rooted in the Ursuline Sisters’ tradition of faith, character, and educational excellence, UCS engages our faculty, families, and community partners in the successful whole child development of our students. UCS currently serves nearly 700 students from six weeks to 14 years old (8th grade). Our campus has grown with the addition of various partners. We are able to provide our students and families with wraparound services, serving the whole child. The UCS student body is representative of the eight neighborhoods we serve. Our students are 28% Hispanic, 27% White, 25% Multiracial, 19% Black or African American, and 1% Asian. The majority of children attending UCS are economically disadvantaged and approximately 75% qualify for the National School Lunch Program.