Kelisa Wing
Guest Blogger
Author, Teacher
Alexandria, Virginia
RECENT POSTS
Posted Nov. 7, 2018
This Teacher Just Made History by Becoming Connecticut’s First Black Woman Elected to Congress
From the moment I first heard Jahana Hayes speak, I knew that she was special. Riding back from a track…
Posted Aug. 10, 2018
My Son Was Not Going to Be a Victim of the School-to-Prison Pipeline
My son loved everything about school, until he didn’t. He was eager to learn, read, write and make friends. At…
Posted July 13, 2018
Great Teachers Turn Life’s Challenges Into Lessons and Inspiration for Others
As teacher leaders, we go out and we inspire; we fight; we motivate, and we do it because we love…
Posted May 15, 2018
Depression Is Real and It’s Impacting Students and Teachers
“If you had a superpower, what would it be?” I was asked this recently, as we opened up a school…
Posted Feb. 22, 2018
This Black History Month Teach Your Students About African-Americans in the Military
To be a leader means you’re always prepared for the inevitable battle that is to come. Every Black History Month,…
Posted Jan. 19, 2018
You Can Keep Your School Choice Debate. I’m Choosing the Best Option for My Child.
Growing up, I was TPS (Toledo Public Schools) proud! I have been a staunch advocate for public schools throughout my…
Posted Nov. 20, 2017
Once You’ve Got a Seat at the Table, You Need to Have the Tough Conversations
During my time in school, I only had two Black teachers and they were both female, one in the fifth…
Posted Oct. 16, 2017
Being an Assistant Principal Has Taught Me a Lot About Leadership
I have crossed over to the “dark side.” I am now an assistant principal. Although I transitioned from a teacher…
Posted Aug. 31, 2017
First-Generation Immigrants Like Mari Are Called DREAMers for a Reason
Marisol, Mari for short, is a true dreamer. One of my best friends, Mari, is a first-generation immigrant to the…
Posted Aug. 10, 2017
To All of the Educators, Love Not Money Will Close the Gap
I grew up in one of the roughest neighborhoods in Toledo, Ohio. During my time in middle school, we did…
