About me
Cathy Clark is an Alabama native with over 30 years of experience as a teacher and instructional coach in Birmingham City Schools. In 2022, she left the classroom to design and launch Breakthrough Birmingham's Thrive Teacher Coaching Program, growing it from 8 to 25 teachers across four cohorts with City of Birmingham funding and alongside other retired educators from Birmingham. Cathy's coaching philosophy centers on helping early-career educators, particularly those navigating the unique pressures of high-needs urban schools, recognize their own strengths and find purpose in the work. She believes sustainable teaching begins with honest conversations, trust, and giving teachers the tools to lead their own growth.
