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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