Cynthia Hunter

Teacher Advocate, Equity Champion and most importantly Mommy! @publicservice EIG Fellow, @FellowsAtED 2018, @TeachPlus 2017 Policy Fellow, @ASCD 2016 EL.

[Cynthia Hunter @PushSmarterED]

A7: Thanks for the great resources! I'm curious to know if you can apply for federal student aid (again) if you've gotten your loans forgiven . #AfAmEdChat #DecisionDay2023

[Cynthia Hunter @PushSmarterED]

A1: It would be good to know what we can, and can't, spend federal financial funds on (i.e. housing, transportation, food, etc.). #AfAmEdChat #DecisionDay2023

[Cynthia Hunter @PushSmarterED]

Cynthia, MD. Go Bisons!
#AfAmEdChat #DecisionDay2023

[Cynthia Hunter @PushSmarterED]

Check out the @TeachtoLead 2023 Spring Summit participants! 20 Teams; 13 states; 1 goal - Raising the Bar for students and their school communities! #teachershortage #teacherdiversity #teacherwellness

[Cynthia Hunter @PushSmarterED]

Thanks for the conversation and resources! We need to band together to continue to advocate, support, and fight for our babies because we know #ItTakesAVillage!

[Cynthia Hunter @PushSmarterED]

@naacfrc That sounds amazing! Do you partner with schools in the DMV area? Cuz we need help! LBVS! #AfAmEdChat #ItTakesAVillage #NAAPID

[Cynthia Hunter @PushSmarterED]

THIS. RIGHT. HERE. #AfAmEdChat #ItTakesAVillage #NAAPID

[BlackWomanTeacher @BlackWomanTeach]

A4.Ask Black parents (1) what involvement looks like to them & (2) what supports they need. It's time intensive work to reach each family but we have to take on an organizer mindset which is to create a plan based on the needs of the affected. #AfAmEdChat #ItTakesAVillage #NAAPID

[Cynthia Hunter @PushSmarterED]

A4. Positive, open, honest, two-way communication is everything! No one wants to hear all bad news about their child. Find something positive to report, even with the most challenging students. #ItTakesAVillage

[Cynthia Hunter @PushSmarterED]

#AfAmEdChat #naapid #ItTakesAVillage

[BlackWomanTeacher @BlackWomanTeach]

Q2. It's important for AfAm parents & families to be involved because of the history of systemic racism in the pub ed system. Though it was built with our exclusion explicitly in mind, we have to leverage its existence toward our liberation.
#AfAmEdChat #ItTakesAVillage #NAAPID

[Cynthia Hunter @PushSmarterED]

Educational trauma is real! #ItTakesAVillage

[Dr. Bryan D. Hale @DrBryanDHale1]

Q3: Parents who have been scarred by negative educational experiences as children, tend to have difficulty cultivating a positive educational relationship for their children.
#ItTakesAVillage, #AfAmEdChat, and #NAAPID.

[Cynthia Hunter @PushSmarterED]

A3. A big barrier is expectations. Sometimes folks (wrongly) assume that AA parents don't want to be involved and make halfhearted attempts to engage us...Or only engage when there is a negative issue to report. #ItTakesAVillage

[Cynthia Hunter @PushSmarterED]

A2. I believe that parents/families are a child's 1st educator. We need to be involved to be our children's education as supporters, advocates, mentors, and more! We can't leave our most important responsibility to others. #ItTakesAVillage

[Cynthia Hunter @PushSmarterED]

A1. Cynthia, MD, Proud Mom of 2 INCREDIBLY AMAZING scholars! ☺️☺️☺️ #ItTakesAVillage

[Cynthia Hunter @PushSmarterED]

Use your voice to help improve educational outcomes for students and educators nationwide. Become a School Ambassador Fellow! Join us for the LIVE SAF Preapplication Webinar on September 15th from 5-6:30pm ET. Visit the SAF Website for more information! #FellowsAtED

[Cynthia Hunter @PushSmarterED]

Save the Date! Applications for the School Ambassador Fellowship are opening soon!
#FellowsAtED

[Secretary Miguel Cardona @SecCardona]

In the last year & with the help of educators, parents, students & faculty from across the country - @USEdGov has achieved a lot. I’m proud of everything we’ve done together thus far & I’m committed to getting even more done in year two.

[Cynthia Hunter @PushSmarterED]

Thank you @aliciakeys for spending 338 minutes with me this year on @Spotify. You are my #1. #SpotifyWrapped https://t.co/FzfV0U7MZh

[Cynthia Hunter @PushSmarterED]

@bamameghan @EdDsChangeWorld Well deserved!!! It's such a pleasure working with you both!

[Cynthia Hunter @PushSmarterED]

Thanks for the great discussion on career paths and post-secondary options! Can't wait to chat again!
#FellowsAtED

[Cynthia Hunter @PushSmarterED]

@artaboutit Do it! Even if it's scary! I am a witness...I took a chance and never looked back! Good luck!!! And many happy returns!

[Cynthia Hunter @PushSmarterED]

📚 A7: It's NEVER too late to live your purpose! Pivots can lead to endless opportunities and personal prosperity. So, find the path that makes YOU happy and fulfilled, then pursue it! You'll be so glad that you did! #FellowsAtED