TECA

TECA amplifies the voice, presence, & support for TN educators of color while remaining student-centered & solutions oriented. A retweet is not an endorsement.

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Celeste Riley had an amazing 2025-2026 school year! The Memphis-Shelby County Schools educator was selected as Teacher of the Year, earned two certifications, and will complete her National Aspiring Principals Fellowship.

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Today is the last day to submit your 2026-2027 TECA Charter Fellowship app! This opportunity is designed to equip charter school educators w/ tools to advocate, build community, and foster sustainable career growth.

🔗 https://t.co/PKlxHWyG7H

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This week's VOICES newsletter included a message from our new executive director, Dr. Lequite Manning. She shared reflections from her first week, reminded members of their importance, and wished everyone a safe & refreshing summer break.

📨 Check your inbox for her statement!

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Are you hiring? TECA invites you to share your open positions!
• Coaches
• Teachers
• Support Staff
• Administrators

✨ Email us the details to be included in our VOICES newsletter.

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The 2026-207 TECA Charter Fellowship is waiting on you! Participants will engage in a school year-long curriculum grounded in advocacy, policy, and leadership development, while building community to increase educator retention.

✔️ Apply at https://t.co/81fRt1PnR6 by May 30

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Introducing, Dr. Daven Oglesby! The inaugural 2020 TECA Fellowship cohort graduate shared, "I am so appreciative of all the work TECA has done for education and for educators of color as well. Thanks for all you have done for me in elevating my career and my voice!"

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Are you looking for a new opportunity in education? Check out the weekly VOICES Newsletter for your next role. We also share details about grants, discounts, fellowships, and scholarships for educators.

📧 Subscribe at https://t.co/Zip2bMTH8k

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Our professional development catalog has 20+ webinar recordings for you to watch and earn professional development credit. Catch up or rewatch a session in Mighty Network.
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We're accepting apps for the 2026-2027 TECA Fellowship Charter Cohort! This program supports charter school educators in connecting the dots and bridging the gaps between the classroom, education policy, and advocacy.

🔗 Apply by Sat., May 30 at https://t.co/81fRt1PnR6

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🎉 Introducing TECA Executive Director Lequite Manning, Ed.D.! She is a veteran educator w/ 25 years of education experience transforming educator preparation, instructional leadership, and system-level change across K-12 & higher ed.

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Last call and final reminder for the final TECA PD of 2025-2026. Join Destine Lacen at 4:30 pm CT for "How to Build Student Resilience and Engagement." The session is exclusively available to our Mighty Network members.

🔗 https://t.co/81fRt1PnR6

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Join us on Wed., May 13, at 4:30 pm for "How to Build Student Resilience and Engagement" with Destine Lacen. The session will guide educators in recognizing student barriers, implementing solutions, & charting progress.

🔗 https://t.co/81fRt1PnR6

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Party with TECA and our Memphis education partners at the Educator Appreciation Party!
🗓️ Saturday, May 9 at 7 pm
📍 Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Rd
🎟️ Tickets are $10 and will benefit the Future Teachers Scholarship Fund.
🔗 https://t.co/81fRt1PnR6

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It's Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Are you hosting an event, creative project, or spotlighting a student or staff member who is AAPI? Let us know!
📧 Email photos and details to [email protected].

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Stay in the know and connected with TECA by subscribing to our emails. The VOICES newsletter is your one stop shop for news, events, educator opportunities, and more.
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TECA honors the contributions of Arab Americans to Tennessee educational spaces and communities. We encourage educators to recognize their colleagues, students, and families of Arab descent in meaningful ways throughout the month.

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Are you struggling to cultivate productive parent-teacher communication? Don't miss the next TECA PD w/ Dr. Belinda Davis, "From Conversation to Collaboration: Conducting Effective Parent Conferences."

🗓️ Weds., April 29, at 4:30 pm CT
🔗 Register at https://t.co/81fRt1PnR6

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Visit our Mighty Network platform to catch up on TECA PD sessions! Our video library includes a variety of relevant topics that explore career advancement, instruction, educator burnout, and more. TECA PD qualifies for professional development points.

🎥 https://t.co/81fRt1PnR6

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Yvette Blue is back! Join this week's TECA PD session, "Building Your Personal Brand as an Educator," on Wednesday, April 15, at 4:30 pm CT. Register in Mighty Network to join the informative session designed to position you for better and beyond.

🔗 https://t.co/x03LvLZiWw

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Are you looking for teachers, administrators, coaches, support staff, etc., to fill an open position? Tell TECA about it. Send an email to [email protected] with details. We'll share the information in our weekly VOICES newsletter.