Superintendent of Clairton City School District
Dr. Tamara Allen-Thomas is currently the Superintendent of Clairton City School District. Dr. Allen-Thomas served as Principal/Chief Academic Officer at Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship for nine years. Additionally, she has served in a variety of leadership roles in the Pittsburgh Public School District for thirteen years. She is a native of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and a graduate of Westinghouse High School and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from the Edinboro University, a Masters degree in Public Policy and Principal Certification from Carnegie Mellon University. Earned an Ed.D. in Leadership and Administration from Point Park University. She is a graduate of Leadership Pittsburgh class of XXXIX. Dr. Allen-Thomas was elected as 2021 by Pittsburgh Courier “Woman of Excellence,” and a host of awards and proclamations. She serves on the following boards Nahbi Christian Ministries, Professional Resolutions Outreach Organized for Females (PROOF), Penn Hills Youth Football league, and PA Family Support Alliance. She is an adjunct professor at Point Park University, and Woodland Hills School District board of directors. She is the wife of Charles Thomas and the proud mother of Isaac and Faith. Her commitment to excellence, coupled with her extensive experience and involvement in various organizations, positions her as a respected figure in the field of education and community service.
