Who We Are

CfUT, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was founded in 2001 at Wisconsin Lutheran College by two education professors in response to the critical need for improved educational experiences for our students in urban schools. The need to expand the pipeline to meet the demand for urban educators prompted CfUT to become an independent organization in May 2013.

Our Values

Christ

We are Christ-Centered. We believe that our faith in Christ compels us to demonstrate unconditional love, acknowledge a purpose beyond self, and consistently guide our behaviors.

Relationships

We are relational. We serve the person first and the professional connection second through respect, trust, and open communication.

Joy

We are joyful. We believe that you choose your mindset. As a result, we embrace risk and face adversity with a reflective and optimistic attitude that is filled with a contagious hope, joy, passion, and energy.

Courage

We are courageous. We believe that the educational crisis facing our nation’s urban students can and must be solved; therefore, we operate with a no excuses, do whatever it takes mentality.

High Performance

We are dedicated to high-performance. We believe that teacher quality is the single most important factor in student achievement. Therefore, we are relentless in pursuing our purpose to improve teacher and school leader quality.