Andrea Barnes is a 2026-2027 Teach Plus Pennsylvania Policy Fellow and middle school English language arts teacher in the School District of Philadelphia, where she is passionate about literacy, student achievement, and educational equity. She previously taught high school English, receiving the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching (2023), and spent over 20 years working in Children and Youth Services. Her teaching background spans both Philadelphia classrooms and international instruction in China. Andrea is a member of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority and the National Council of Negro Women. She earned a BA from Temple University and MEd from Lincoln University.
