​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 VISION

To develop, connect, and support educators of color with decision-making power who shape, create, and influence policy.

OUR MISSION

​Amplify the voice, presence, and support for educators of color while remaining student-centered and solutions-oriented.

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.

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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.

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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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