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About TECA

Find out why we’re committed to amplifying the voices and expanding the options for leadership for educators of color in Tennessee.

What We Believe

We believe that in order to ensure strong accountability systems that promote equitable outcomes and excellence in education, more educators of color need a shared, elevated voice and stronger presence. Accomplishing this requires engaging and convening educators of color with opportunities to fellowship, developing layers of mentorship between preservice educators of color and inservice educators of color, and exposing educators of color to various leadership opportunities.

OUR MISSION

OUR VISION

To provide high quality programming and networking opportunities to support and retain educators of color across the state of Tennessee

We envision a future where the diversity of Tennessee educators reflects the diversity of students across the state.

Our Core Values

Committed

We are committed to building a welcoming, unapologetic community where everyone has a role in ensuring educators of color are represented and positioned to influence change.

Supportive

Acknowledging we are not a monolithic group, we must create safe spaces for educators of color to learn, grow, collaborate, and celebrate based on their own unique needs.

Inclusive

We must keep the big picture of systemic inequity at the forefront because ALL students deserve educators of color prepared to teach them from day one.

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