Andrew Frangos

Andrew Frangos is Director of Qualitative Data Strategy for the Kersten Institute for Urban Education’s To&Through Project. They lead efforts to strengthen the use of qualitative data and research to support students as they navigate their educational pathways.

Andrew brings experience in teaching, community organizing, and research. Before coming to Chicago, they served as a high school math and engineering teacher, intervention coordinator, and instructional coach in the Los Angeles Unified School District. As a union chapter co-chair, they organized with students and faculty to replace punitive policies with student supports.

Andrew is a doctoral candidate at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice. Their research examines urban development, community organizing, race, and education policy, with support from the National Academy of Education, the Spencer Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Education.