Fall 2022

Educators of color feel valued and are intentionally engaged in shaping the future of public education in Tennessee.

Meet the Fall 2022 Fellows

Shadae Absud-Salaam

Trevecca Nazarene University

Benise Durhart

Trevecca Nazarene Univeristy

Chasity Bristow

Austin Peay State University

Terriana Price

Austin Peay State University

Dominique Miller

Austin Peay State University

Keaerra Brassell

Austin Peay State University

Tre'veon Hayes

Tennessee State University

Kashyra Williams

Tennessee State University

Victoria Moore

Tennessee State University

Joya Burrell

Tennessee State University

2022 Ready to Lead Fellows

Each Ascender is paired with a licensed educator of color for the duration of the experience. Educators receive mentorship training from our partners TeachPlus.

Dr. Candra Clariette - Metro Nashville Public Schools
Amissa Green - Robertson County Schools
Jaquandria Hayes - Metro Nashville Public Schools
Jasmine Jacobs - Metro Nashville Public Schools
Toya Kadeba - Rutherford County Schools
Taylor Kirk - Metro Nashville Public Schools
Tameka Marshall - Metro Nashville Public Schools
Tovasha Myree - Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools
Daven Oglesby - Metro Nashville Public Schools
Darlene Perry - Metro Nashville Public Schools
Evelin Salgado - Metro Nashville Public Schools
Leticia Skae-Jackson - Williamson County Schools
Dr. Megan Smart - Metro Nashville Public Schools

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