Educators of color feel valued and are intentionally engaged in shaping the future of public education in Tennessee.
Meet the Spring 2023 Fellows
Alondra Garza Gonzalez
Lipscomb University
Cordesia Williams
Austin Peay State University
Dania Mohammed
Tennessee State University
Daniela Lopez
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Dylan Wilson
Tennessee State University
Erica Diaz
Lipscomb University
Huda Hauter
Lipscomb University
Javia Anderson
Austin Peay State University
Jayla Cole
Mariah Frazier
Ruba Khan
Middle Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University
Middle Tennessee State University
Shauntia Cook
Middle Tennessee State University
Souvipha Kaewbunyord
Middle Tennessee State University
Tydarius Blackwell
University of Tennessee Martin
2023 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.
