Natasha Ricketts is a 2026-2027 Teach Plus Pennsylvania Belonging, Empowerment, and Mentorship Network Facilitator and secondary educator at Pittsburgh Westinghouse 6–12 in Pittsburgh. She is an advisor for the Pittsburgh Public Schools’ African American Centers for Advanced Studies (AACAS) Executive Committee, Activities Director, and Family and Community Engagement Coordinator. Natasha is also a Professional Development Facilitator for Pittsburgh Public Schools and an active member of her school’s leadership team. She has taught students in grades 6–12 across subjects including English language arts, yearbook, and Spanish. Natasha was named a Pittsburgh Public Schools Distinguished Teacher (2024 and 2025). She is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Natasha has a BA in English literature from Slippery Rock University, an MS in secondary education from Grand Canyon University, and is currently pursuing an EdD in educational leadership, also at Grand Canyon University.
