wellness and retention
for teachers of color
coaching, workshops, retreats, and more.
Alianza Charter, Retreat Participant
“Heather's work, specifically her focus on uplifting and valuing teachers of color, brings immense value to our community. Her unique perspective fosters an inclusive environment and provides valuable opportunities for growth and collaboration to every single member of our community.”
Work with Dr. Michel
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1:1 Coaching
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Executive Workshop Sessions
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Teacher Wellness Retreats
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Teachers of Color Matter (TOCM) envisions a public education landscape that leverages the identity, purpose, and cultural capital that teachers of color bring to the classroom for positive student outcomes and accessibility.
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TOCM operates from the perspective that K-12 schools are “white spaces” and support white supremacy norms and values. As such, teacher education and the teaching profession have not been structured to support the needs and experiences of Teachers of Color. TOCM achieves their mission through recruitment and retention efforts, self-advocacy strategies, and mental health retreats and resources.
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Teachers of Color Matter offers a unique and fresh perspective in service of TOC retention. Teachers of Color shoulder additional emotional weight and expectations. This extra layer of emotionality is not accounted for and can become compounded. TOCM marks this distinction through a differentiated support approach by focusing on teacher mental health and career sustainability.
Our partners
TESTIMONIALS
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“It was through Dr. Michel's coaching that I was able to prioritize my well-being first and be a happier teacher, mom, and wife at home. I am more than my profession."
Ariana Dorado, Mentee
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“Teachers of Color Matter has been the bridge I rely on to navigate the educational, professional, and social-emotional aspects of my career. In order to honor and respect my students, I must first honor and respect myself.”
Daisy Flores, Retreat Participant, Mentee
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“Dr. Heather Michel took the time to listen and tailored the activities to meet our specific needs. Everyone went away feeling rejuvenated! I would highly recommend her!”
Ms. Kim James, School Principal
