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Name: Teruko Dobashi Taylor
Assistant Principal of Toomer Elementary Schoolhttps://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/66025
Ms. Dobashi-Taylor believes classrooms must be cultivated to allow students' diversity to be honored and respected. She champions all students by helping them become critical thinkers who advocate for change.
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Name: Ursula Gordon
Math Teacher, South Atlanta High Schoolhttps://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/66026
As a math teacher, Ms. Gordon sees first-hand the effects that inequity can have on students. Her solution is to provide them with unique opportunities to participate in math competitions and gain international experience through International Baccalaureate (IB) programs.
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Name: Benita Grant
Principal, Fickett Elementary Schoolhttps://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/66027
For Ms. Grant, equity comes down to economics. Her stance is that every student, no matter their socioeconomic background, is capable of excelling when they are adequately supported and given equitable access to resources.
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Name: Larry Guilford
Assistant Principal, B.E.S.T. Academyhttps://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/66028
Mr. Guilford is passionate and intentional about eliminating any obstacles that stand in the way of a student's success. He works to create an equal playing field by leveraging partnership with local organizations and implementing programs that cater to each student's needs.
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Name: Shiron Jelks
Teacher, Cascade Elementary Schoolhttps://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/66029
Ms. Jelks goes the extra mile by making sure her students feel loved and letting them know that their input is valued. Many of her students lack access to school supplies so she creates and maintains community resources to help students have the tools they need to succeed.
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Name: Marsha Leverette
Special Education Lead Teacher at Herman J. Russell West End Academyhttps://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/66030
While Ms. Leverette believes all students deserve a level playing field, she knows the path to achieving that looks different for every student. That's why she works to advocate for the unique, individual needs of each and every child.
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Name: Dr. Kevin Maxwell
Former Principal, David T. Howard Middle School
Assistant Superintendenthttps://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/66031
Dr. Maxwell believes that equity empowers students to live lives abundant with possibilities, especially after they graduate. By engaging in equity awareness dialogue and exercises, he and his team are able to produce more equitable outcomes and opportunities for all students. Although he received a promotion within the district after being named an Equity Champion, his stipend is still designated to David T. Howard Middle School to be used for equity initiatives.
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Name: D’Andra McPhail
AP English and American American Literature Teacher, North Atlanta High Schoolhttps://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/66032
Mr. McPhail is passionate about all students having opportunities and resources for success. He teaches about race and identity through literature, ensuring the curriculum is as diverse as possible.
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Name: Dione Simon
Principal, Harper-Archer Elementary Schoolhttps://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/66033
Principal Simon believes all students should be positioned to thrive, regardless of where they start. She serves as an advocate by ensuring every student, regardless of ability, has a dedicated educator in front of them every day.
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Name: Victoria Weaver
Science Teacher at King Middlehttps://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/66034
Throughout her almost 30-year teaching career, Ms. Weaver's top priority has been to provide all students with a superior education. Her main goal each day is to set all of her students up for success, with a special focus on those who are underserved.
