2020 Teacher Leaders
WTU Teacher Leaders are full-time educators who have been selected to join a nationwide network through the American Federation of Teachers. They are taking an active role in influencing policy in a number of areas, including teacher leadership in school change, teacher retention, professional development, the critical role of librarians, and the impact of student discipline issues and overall policy changes that will ultimately help improve educational outcomes for all DCPS students.
We invite you to read their final research reports.
Davaun A. Barnett, Sr, Leckie ES
How Can Building Authentic Consensus Improve Policy Implementation?
Clare Berke, Banneker HS
Rhonda R. Crittendon, Houston ES
Kristian Ellingsen, Columbia Heights EC
Nijma Esad, Hart MS
Ashley Kearney, Ron Brown HS
Maria McLemore, Cardozo EC
Lindsey R. Nelson, King ES
TEACH FRESH-A SUB's WAY: The "Footlong" Substitute Teacher Shortage.
Valerie Ridley, Anne Beers ES
Shanice Smith, Barnard ES
Donald E. Thompson, Jr, Anacostia HS
Teacher Perspectives: Impact of Alternative Suspension Policies on Teacher Safety.
Keisha Warner, Barnard ES
Declining IMPACT Ratings: Seek WTU Support or Accept Management Decisions.