A Space to Relate: Affinity Groups for Educators of Color

We Love Illinois Schools

English - February 28, 2023 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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This episode features two guests: Chanice Artis is a Project Coordinator for Valley View Schools, and previously taught middle school language arts in Romeoville and Bolingbrook.

Italy Wallace is an instructional technology coach, certified by both Apple and Google, for Lincolnshire School District 103. She previously taught elementary and served as an assistant principal in Joliet.

But this conversation focuses on their work for ISBE and TeachPlus, where both Italy and Chanice facilitate Affinity Groups for educators of color.

If you’ve been wondering why we need Affinity Groups, or how educators benefit from these meetings, this conversation will answer those questions and more.

You can learn more about our Affinity Groups here.
Our theme music is by José Rivera.