Meet Our Team of

Teacher Recruitment Ambassadors (TRA)

E.L. Haynes has never stood still. For more than twenty years, we’ve grown alongside the families of Washington, D.C.—evolving from a single elementary campus into a pre-K through 12 community that reflects the city we serve. Now we’re entering our next chapter: Haynes 3.0, a reimagining of what public education can be, anchored by our STEAM+ designation and a belief that every student deserves learning that is rigorous, joyful, and connected to the real world. What makes Haynes special isn’t any one program—it’s the people. Our educators bring deep expertise and even deeper conviction, and we trust them to lead, innovate, and shape our school’s future. That’s the story we’re writing together, and it’s still unfolding.

Join a Community with Purpose

E.L. Haynes is more than a school — it’s a team that shows up for each other and for every kid, every day. You won’t just teach here; you’ll plan alongside colleagues who push your practice forward, in a culture built on real collaboration, not just the word “collaboration” on a poster.

Lean Into Your Expertise

We treat educators like the experts they are. That means real input on curriculum, dedicated time to refine your craft, and room to lead — whether that’s piloting a new approach in your own classroom or shaping schoolwide practice.

Be Part of The Haynes Way

We’re in the middle of a multi-year shift toward an educational model built for how students actually learn today. At the center of it is our STEAM+ designation — a science, technology, engineering, arts, and math foundation deepened by languages and the humanities, and grounded in real-world application. Our students aren’t just learning concepts; they’re using them — solving problems, building things, and making an impact that shows up in their daily lives, not just on a test. Hear directly from the people teaching it right now.