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Hall’s Family Academy believes every child represents the promise of a better tomorrow. For nearly five years, we’ve worked in partnership with families, educators, and local leaders to create meaningful, long-term impact in the lives of young learners.
We remain deeply committed to uplifting children and families across Pittsburgh’s Hilltop communities — especially those historically underserved. Our work focuses on expanding access to high-quality early learning experiences, caregiver empowerment, and culturally responsive programming that supports growth at every stage.
In collaboration with our sister organization, Mommy’s Imagination Station®, we aim to create greater regional impact through a shared mission: to build brighter futures for children by advancing education equity, family engagement, and access to supportive resources.
Together, we operate with one purpose — to help children thrive while supporting the families and systems around them.
Research shows that children’s experiences in the first five years play a significant role in overall health, confidence and success later in life. High-quality early childhood education helps children develop a strong foundation of cognitive and social emotional skills, which increases their ability to enter elementary school ready to succeed. Yet, over 50% of U.S. families live in a child care desert, meaning they do not have sufficient access to providers. Furthermore, the families that do have access often lack the diversity of options to meet their unique needs. We are dedicated to helping mothers who are of single parent house holds.
Tashanna Hall
Executive Director
Tashanna Hall
Founder & Executive Director, Hall’s Family Academy
Early Learning Strategist | Certified Small Business Leader | Minority Woman-Owned Enterprise
Tashanna Hall is the visionary Founder and 100% Executive Director of Hall’s Family Academy, an early learning institution she launched in July 2018 to serve children and families with excellence, equity, and impact. A certified Minority-Owned, Woman-Owned, and Small Business Enterprise, Tashanna leads with purpose — combining business acumen, child development expertise, and a community-first mindset to drive sustainable growth in the early learning sector.
With a degree in Business, a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, and over 10 years of experience in early childhood education, Tashanna has successfully launched and scaled three early learning programs across Pittsburgh — all of which remained open and thriving through the COVID-19 pandemic. Her leadership is rooted in high-quality programming, workforce development, and culturally responsive practice — not just meeting standards, but setting them.
Tashanna’s work has earned her national recognition. She has been featured on NBC News, CBS News, FOX News, USA Today, and The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for leading one of Pittsburgh’s Top Rated Early Learning Programs in 2022. Her unique ability to merge operational excellence with deep community impact has positioned Hall’s Family Academy as a model for innovation in early learning access and family-centered support.
She is currently GSA MAS Schedule Pending, with a strategic focus on public-private partnerships, government contracting, and expanding high-quality early learning opportunities for underserved families through workforce innovation and whole-family empowerment.
Tashanna Hall doesn’t just run programs — she builds ecosystems that work.
As Executive Director of Hall’s Family Academy , I take great pride in knowing that our Center is one that strives for excellence and quality in child care while promoting our Co-operative spirit. We have a wonderful complement of staff; dedicated and truly amazing at what they do. Part of my role as Executive Director is to keep abreast of, and advocate for the Early Childhood profession. I currently sit on Mommy’s Imagination Station board Committee as Chief Executive Officer. Being a part of these professional networks allows me the opportunity to share information with our staff and build knowledge.
Mission
🎯 Our Mission
At Hall’s Family Academy, our mission is to deliver high-quality early learning experiences that develop the whole child, uplift families, and cultivate future leaders.
We provide a structured, culturally responsive environment where children grow through enrichment, exploration, and intentional guidance — while families receive the tools, support, and partnerships needed to thrive alongside them.
Vision
🌠 Our Vision
To create a world where every child has access to transformative early learning experiences that build character, confidence, and community. At Hall’s Family Academy, we envision a future where families are empowered, children are seen as leaders, and learning environments reflect the culture, strength, and brilliance of the communities they serve.
We are building more than a program —
we’re shaping the next generation of leaders, one learner at a time.
Philosophy
🧠 Our Philosophy
At Hall’s Family Academy, we believe every child is born with purpose, potential, and the power to lead. Our philosophy centers on the idea that early learning should be intentional, joyful, and culturally grounded — nurturing not only academic readiness, but also emotional growth, identity, and character.
We view families as essential partners in the learning journey and design every experience to reflect the strengths, values, and voices of the communities we serve. Through structured enrichment, leadership development, and whole-family engagement, we aim to build confident learners prepared to thrive in any environment.
