Make Your Voice HeardJoin our statewide network of educators who are student-centered, solutions-oriented, and policy-focused.
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TECA leads with authenticity, pursues excellence, and models the tenets of teamwork, trust, and helping others.
We're in the business of Educators.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. To make this happen, we engage and convene educators of color with opportunities to fellowship, develop layers of mentorship, and explore leadership opportunities. |
Our focus areas:
LeadershipWe are committed to ensuring educators of color are exposed to leadership opportunities locally and across the state and nation. |
MentorshipWe believe that pre-service and in-service educators of color in Tennessee can benefit from exposure and mentorship from other educators of color. We are committed to bridging this gap. |
FellowshipEducators 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
Dr. Diarese GeorgeFounder & Executive Director Executive Director at Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance |
Sylvia FlowersTECA Executive Board Member Independent Consultant |
Derrick WilliamsTECA Executive Board Member Metro Nashville Public Schools |
Our Latest News
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TECA Ascender Tydarius Blackwell graduates from Call Me MiSTER ProgramApril 19, 2023
The Call Me MiSTER® (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) program was founded originally at Clemson University in 2000. Call Me MiSTER® is a teacher leadership program that provides the participants, who are entitled "Call Me MiSTER® Scholars," with the tools necessary to succeed as pre-service teachers.
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TECA partners with Latinx Education Collaborative for first ever Lunch & LearnFebruary 7, 2023
TECA Associate Director of Program Development and Partnerships Julio Salazar spearheaded the partnership which provided community space for Latinx educators in Middle Tennessee.
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