Guiding educators through transitions that transform.
Welcome.
We’re so glad you’re here!
Welcome to a community of passionate, forward-thinking educators who believe in creating classrooms where students thrive, not just survive. Whether you’re a college student majoring in education, a new teacher, a professional transitioning into education, or a veteran teacher, or a school leader ready to transform your school’s culture, you belong here. Together, we’re closing gaps, sparking curiosity, and building a future where every student feels seen, capable, and empowered. So, take a deep breath, look around, and jump in. Your tribe is here, cheering you on, and we can’t wait to see you at our next meetup online, on Zoom!
Our Start. Our Signature.
Educators Bridging The Gap, Inc. was established as an outgrowth of Dr. Karlene Richardson’s professional journey transitioning from College Professor and Academic Dean to High School Teacher. Through this transition, Dr. Richardson encountered new instructional and cultural challenges that led to a renewed understanding of teaching centered on engagement, student agency, ownership of learning, and accountability.
From these experiences emerged The Bridge Program, a signature initiative of Educators Bridging The Gap, Inc., designed to support educators in transition. The program provides mentorship, professional identity coaching, and research-informed strategies that empower teachers to navigate change with confidence and purpose. Through The Bridge Program, classrooms are re-imagined as dynamic communities of learning where both educators and students thrive.
Our Mission.
Educators Bridging The Gap, Inc. offers The Bridge Program, providing mentorship, training, and coaching for aspiring, new, transitioning, and current teachers to enhance engagement, refine practice, and strengthen the pipeline of passionate, effective educators.
Our Vision.
Educators Bridging The Gap, Inc. envisions a world where every educator — high school students and college students aspiring future educators, 2nd-career professionals transitioning into a teaching profession, or experienced teachers — is empowered, supported, and inspired to create student-centered, engaging classrooms that cultivate lifelong learning and transformative learning outcomes.
The Challenge
Many teachers today face professional isolation, limited opportunities for meaningful collaboration, and the constant pressure of meeting diverse student needs with insufficient support. Traditional professional development is costly, often focuses on one-size-fits-all approaches, leaving educators with strategies that are disconnected from the realities of their classrooms. As a result, teachers can feel overwhelmed, underprepared, and disconnected from both their peers and the evolving needs of their students. This gap between theory and practice creates challenges in fostering student engagement, promoting equity, and sustaining teacher well-being.
Additionally, classrooms themselves are increasingly complex spaces where students bring diverse cultural, emotional, and academic needs. Teachers must navigate these challenges while balancing curriculum demands, administrative expectations, and limited resources. Without intentional spaces to share ideas, reflect on practice, and learn from colleagues, educators struggle to implement culturally responsive strategies and develop the skills needed to support all learners effectively. This lack of collaborative, practical, and research-informed support can hinder both student growth and teacher retention, making it critical to create solutions that address these gaps.
The Solution
The Bridge Program is a solution for today’s teachers who are seeking authentic spaces to collaborate, learn, and grow together, without the barriers of cost or travel. Our professional development is free and designed to be accessible wherever it is most convenient for educators, allowing them to participate from their classrooms, schools, or homes. By bringing educators from diverse backgrounds into a shared community, we provide opportunities to exchange ideas, develop culturally responsive practices, and support one another in addressing the challenges of modern classrooms. Centered on connection, reflection, and practical strategies, our program empowers teachers to bridge the gap between educational theory and real-world impact.
We are dedicated to closing the distance between teaching and learning by sharing research-based strategies, practical tools, and authentic insights through intentional discussions. Our work is grounded in the belief that every classroom can become a space where students are engaged, empowered, and accountable for their success, while educators feel supported, prepared, and inspired to thrive. Through authentic conversations, actionable strategies, and sustainable practices, Educators Bridging The Gap enables teachers to cultivate curiosity, ownership, and lifelong learning—building stronger learning environments, one teacher, one student, and one classroom at a time.
NAICS code
611710 - Educational Support Services
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing non-instructional services that support educational processes or systems. Illustrative Examples: Educational consultants Educational testing services Educational guidance counseling services Student exchange programs Educational testing evaluation services Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in-- Providing job training for the unemployed, underemployed, physically disabled, and persons who have a job market disadvantage because of lack of education or job skills--are classified in Industry 624310, Vocational Rehabilitation Services; and Conducting research and analyses in cognitive development--are classified in Industry 541720, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities.
Career and vocational counseling services (except rehabilitative) ; College selection services ; Educational consultants ; Educational curriculum development services ; Educational guidance counseling services ; Educational support services ; Educational testing evaluation services ; Educational testing services ; School bus attendant services ; Student exchange programs ; Study abroad programs ; Test development and evaluation services, educational ; Testing services, educational