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We Serve Educators of Color
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We believe in systems that promote equitable outcomes and excellence in education.

Educators of color need a shared, elevated voice and a stronger presence to help craft these types of strong accountability systems that we know ultimately lead to improved outcomes for students of diverse backgrounds.  
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To make this happen, we need to engage and convene educators of colors with opportunities to fellowship, develop layers of mentorship, and exposures to leadership opportunities.
To that end, our focus areas are:

To that end, our focus areas are:​
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Leadership

Tennessee educators of color deserve to be exposed to various leadership opportunities locally, statewide, and nationally. We are committed to ensuring educators are exposed to these opportunities.

Mentorship

We believe that preservice educators of color in Tennessee can benefit from exposure and mentorship from in service educators of color. We are committed to bridging this gap.

Fellowship

Educators of color need spaces to convene socially, academically, and professionally. We are committed to ensuring that educators of color in Tennessee stay connected.

Our Leadership
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Dr. Diarese George

Founder & Executive Director

Executive Director at Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance

Sylvia Flowers

TECA Executive Board Member

Independent Consultant

Derrick Williams

TECA Executive Board Member
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Metro Nashville Public Schools

Our Latest News

Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance, Edtrust Launch Statewide Council Aimed at Teacher Diversity

Published on October 14, 2020

The Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance (TECA), in partnership with The Education Trust in Tennessee,… READ THE REST

Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance Announces Inaugural Fellowship Recipients

Published on May 5, 2020

The Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance (TECA) has selected 12 educators across Tennessee to participate in its inaugural fellowship.​ ​READ THE REST

Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance Hires Full-Time Executive Director

Published on April 16, 2020

The Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance (TECA) board of directors has hired Diarese George, Ed.D as the first full-time executive director. Founded by George in 2016... ​READ THE REST

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