The Teachers' Lounge

Meet our lovely coaches and mentors for the 2024-2025 academic year! All Fellows are paired with two veteran educators of color—a coach and a mentor—who provide tailored guidance and support. Coaches observe Fellows monthly, offering actionable feedback to refine their instructional skills and classroom management. Mentors, meeting monthly as well, focus on helping Fellows navigate the unique dynamics and culture of their school environment, while also offering strategies for work-life balance and personal well-being. This dual support system fosters both professional growth and sustainable personal development for Fellows as they advance in their teaching careers. Cesar-Anthony Batista Marcus Penny Ashley Houston-King Ashley Tierra Hendricks Francheska Dominique David Weaver, M. Ed. Simone Miles Esteves Janel Alvarez Kettlynn Prophete Genelle Faulkner #TheTeachersLoungeMA #TTLMA?#TTLszn7?

Welcome Cohort III Fellows to the CLOC Fellowship! This group of early career educators of color are great assets to the team. Learn more about them here! #TheTeachersLoungeMA #TTLMA?#TTLszn7 #educatorsofcolor

Collaboration and Community are a great way to get rid of Sunday scaries. We partnered with Boston Teacher Residency to host our Grading Party. Check out this recap for afternoon together! If you missed this one join us for the next one in January. #TheTeachersLoungeMA #TTLMA?

Please join us in welcoming June Handy. M.A, RDT as one of TTL’s newest Advisory Council Members. June is a Boston native and a BPS Graduate. June received her BFA from Bennett College. She has worked in the education field for 18 years. June is a theatre teacher in Boston Public Schools. TTL Fam, do your thing and extend a warm welcome to her! ? #teachers # educatorsofcolor #bipocleaders #TheTeachersLoungeMA #TTLMA #TTLMAszn7

Devin Morris joined other incredible Black educators from across the country for an essential discourse on Education Justice and Democracy, moderated by award-winning journalist Michele Norris. The Forum was enriched by the perspectives of a distinguished panel of experts, including Dr. Heather Harding, Tomeka Hart Wigginton, John H. Jackson, and Brittany Packnett Cunningham. The day concluded with a fantastic closing reception. Stay connected with Innovation For Equity (IFE) for future programming and opportunities for changemakers across the education ecosystem – leaders in PK-12, postsecondary, research, technology, and business – committed to disrupting the status quo and transforming the life outcomes of Black learners of all ages.

Please join us in welcoming Jesus Baeza as one of TTL’s newest Advisory Council Members. Jesus began his teaching journey at Boston College as a Donovan Urban Teaching Graduate Scholar in 2012. Through the Donovan program, he received invaluable experience that provided him with the foundations of anti-racist teaching.?Today, he is a 7th grade Social Studies Teacher in Cambridge Public Schools. TTL Fam, do your thing and extend a warm welcome to him! ? #teachers # educatorsofcolor #bipocleaders #TheTeachersLoungeMA #TTLMA #TTLMAszn7

TTL Executive Director, Devin Morris, will be speaking at the the Black Boy Joy Summit. Join us for a vibrant celebration of the resilience, brilliance, and potential of young Black and Brown males in Greater Boston. ??? Event Date: Oct. 5, 2024 ?? Location: Bolling Building, Roxbury, MA ??Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/evR6n6US #BlackBoyJoySummit #EducatorsOfColor #BlackBoyJoy

Join us for Last Period for an intimate setting, networking with free food, beverages, games, and good vibes. Date: October 18, 2024 Time: 5:00-8:00 Location: Savvor Restaurant and Lounge Free Food + Games + Networking RSVP: https://lnkd.in/evKarHer #TheTeachersLoungeMA #TTLMA?#ConnectBuildVibe #TTLseason7

Season 7 is here! We can't wait to bring in this new school year with you all. Join us for our September events: One Day Only Fest: Sept 14th - Follow @Kickbackboston for more info on the event. This will be our 1st activation of the year! Boston Compact's Virtual Diversity Career Fair: Sept 19th? Grading Party: Sept 29th - Free Coaching & "Equity Grading Practice" workshop! Register: https://lnkd.in/eP8R8Xqu #ConnectBuildVibe #Networking #TheTeachersLoungeMA

A Free Exclusive Professional Development Opportunities CLOC PD days are back! After our first two successful PD days, we are excited to offer two more exclusive Professional Development opportunities to all TTL members! Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. On Tuesday, October 8th, 9-3 PM, join us for a non-traditional and comprehensive full-day professional development opportunity dedicated to exploring your purpose, prioritizing wellness and sustainability, and fostering self-advocacy. The two Professional Development Days will have differing content and objectives yet each day will consist of: 3 Workshop Sessions ?Wellness Practices ?Team Building ?Breakfast and Lunch This exclusive professional development opportunity serves as a strategic, long-term retention tool aimed at expanding networks among educators across the state and building sustainability and growth in the profession. This unique offering is provided FREE OF CHARGE to all participants, including school and district leaders. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eeaNaVRh #EducatorsOfColor #TheTeachersLoungeMA #CLOCFellowship