Washington, D.C., October 6, 2025—Teach Plus, a national non-profit that empowers teachers to lead student-centered improvements in policy and practice, announced today that Ramón Carranza, Jr. has been appointed as its new Vice President of Federal Policy. In this role, Ramón will lead the organization’s efforts to shape and advocate for federal policies that support and elevate the teaching profession.
“Ramón brings a wealth of experience and perspective to Teach Plus, having served our country’s education system at the highest levels. As a first-generation college student who started his career as a teacher in his hometown, Ramón is grounded in and guided by the experience of students, teachers, and his community. As Teach Plus expands its work in the federal policy sector in partnership with our teachers, we are excited to welcome him as our new Vice President of Federal Policy,” said Teach Plus CEO Kira Orange Jones.
“I’m excited to join Teach Plus, an organization that works to advance policies that center equity, elevate teacher leadership, and improve outcomes for students nationwide. I’m ready to work alongside our leadership to ensure teacher voices shape decision-making at the federal level,” said Ramón Carranza, Jr.
Ramón brings a deep track record and experience in shaping education policy and advocacy to Teach Plus. Prior to joining the organization, he served under the Biden-Harris Administration as the Deputy Chief of Staff to Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten at the U.S. Department of Education and later as Director of Legislative Affairs for Higher Education. Prior to this, he served as the legislative assistant on education and labor to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and worked on K-12 policy for the House Committee on Education and Labor under Chairman Bobby Scott (D-VA). He has also advanced equitable education initiatives in advocacy roles in Boston and New York City.
Ramón began his career in education as a 7th grade science teacher in his hometown of Phoenix, co-founding a youth leadership program that mentored junior high students into selective high schools. A first-generation college graduate, he holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Gonzaga University and a master’s degree in sociology and education policy from Teachers College, Columbia University.
About Teach Plus
The mission of Teach Plus is to empower excellent, experienced, and diverse teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students’ success. Since 2009, Teach Plus has developed thousands of teacher leaders across the country to exercise their leadership in shaping education policy and improving teaching and learning for students. www.teachplus.org
