The Teachers' Lounge

In October, the CLOC Fellowship hosted its first PD Day for the 2024-2025 academic school year. All CLOC and TTL members joined us for a full day focusing on Purpose Exploration & Wellness and Sustainability. Highlights included sessions led by Chief of Staff Elena Milius and The Courage Campaign leader Ashley Mitchell, an energizing Afrobeats class with Lakeisha St Joy of Afrobeats Dance Boston, and a fireside chat on Wellness & Sustainability with Titciana Barros, moderated by our very own Executive Director Devin Morris. The day was filled with inspiration, connection, and joy. #EducatorsOfColor #ProfessionalDevelopment #Empowerment #CLOC #educationadvocacy #teacherrecruitment #teacherdiversity

 Join us for our next Grading Party on Sunday, January 26th Come tackle your to-do list in community! Think of it as your college library vibes—where productivity meets connection. TTL will have volunteers on site to support your professional needs: ✔️ Grading ✔️ Organizing ✔️ Lesson Planning ✔️ Brainstorming ✔️ Document Creation ✔️ Free Academic Coaching ✔️ Free Grading Workshop Plus, enjoy food, drinks, wellness activities, and plenty of good vibes while you work! Whether you’re joining as a guest or stepping in as a volunteer, we’d love to have you there. Let’s connect, build, and thrive together. 🙌 Sign Up Now! Questions or want to get involved? Email us at titciana@theteachersloungema.org. #ConnectBuildVibe #Networking #TheTeachersLoungeMA RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eS5dR7wt

Join TTL and Lit2Lift for a community workout you won’t want to miss! 🗓 Thursday, January 11th 🕐 1:00 PM; please arrive 15 mins before the workout 📍 Lit2Lift: 28 District Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125 We’re kicking off the new year with a full-body strength and conditioning designed to build your strength utilizing a variety of equipment, combining functional and traditional movements with conditioning woven in. No matter your fitness level, come ready to sweat and vibe together! All participants will receive a free week of access the Backyahd facilitates. But wait, there’s more… After we crush the workout, we’ll head over to the Ghost Pepper Taco for some networking, apps, and well-deserved downtime and vibes. Whether you’re here for the fitness, the food, or community — this is your chance to connect, recharge, and set the tone for 2025. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eeMYW_mG We look forward to having you join us! Come prepared to sweat and have fun! #Bostonevent #community #event #wellness #healthandwellness #Bostonwellness #bipochealth #TheTeachersLoungeMA #educatorsofcolor #fitspo 

Join us for The Coaching Lab – School Leader Edition — a virtual space for reflection, support, and growth. This is your chance to connect, share, and receive guidance from the TTL team. 🗓 Date: January 29, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST (Drop in anytime!) 📍 Where: Virtual on Zoom This is your space to: • Ask Questions •Get Resources & Advice •Receive 1:1 or Small Group Guidance Discussion Topics: •Care + Accountability •How to display your work to your supervisor (make your moves visible!) •Navigating difficult conversations Whether you need advice, want to workshop ideas, or just need a listening ear, we’re here for you. This is a safe space to reflect, connect, and grow as a leader. Mark your calendar & share with your network! Link in bio!Drop in anytime during the session. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eRBHhrSw #TheCoachingLab #SchoolLeaders #TeacherDiversity #TTLMA #ProfessionalDevelopment #BIPOC #Changemakers #LeadersInEducation #EducatorsOfColor #LeadershipMatters

CLOC Cohort III Fellows, guided by our inspiring facilitator Jaquell Sneed-Adams , took charge of their growth by crafting powerful SMART goals—laying the foundation for impactful self-advocacy plans! #EducatorsOfColor #ProfessionalDevelopment #Empowerment #CLOC

Have you checked out our Job Portal recently? Create a profile today. Search openings. And apply directly through the portal. Here we have a few of the postings available on our Job Portal on the TTL site. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gwAJMTPA #TheTeachersLoungeMA #TTLMA #recruitrevitalizeretain #teacherjob #teacherrecruitment

Nearly 300 young men, families, and community leaders gathered for the first-ever Black Boy Joy Summit Boston at the Bruce Bolling Building in Roxbury, MA. TTL's Executive Director, Devin Morris, spoke on a panel, adding powerful insights and inspiration to the day. With messages from leaders like Governor Maura Healey and Mayor Michelle Wu, and Patrick Tutwiler, PhD, the event was a true celebration of possibility and purpose. A huge thank you to Craig Aarons-Martin and the Black Boy Joy team for hosting such a meaningful and impactful event. Here’s to creating more spaces for Black Boy Joy, empowerment, and community connection! #BlackBoyJoyBoston #BlackBoyJoySummit #BlackYouth

In November, we were at Savvor but this month join us as a new location - The Mix in Dorchester! We can't wait to see you all for networking, games, good music and great vibes! Date: December 13 2024 Time: 5:00-8:00 Location: The Mix RSVP: https://lnkd.in/em5m2ign #TheTeachersLoungeMA #TTLMA #ConnectBuildVibe #TTLseason5 #bipocteachers #BostonLocal #teachersbelike #educatorsofcolor #vibewithus #recruitrevitalizeretain

This #GivingTuesday, Invest in Educators of Color. Swipe for the impact of our CLOC Fellowship and how you can support. Your contribution today fuels the future of education. Together, we can ensure happy, healthy, and thriving Educators of Color lead the charge in classrooms across Massachusetts. Your support makes an impact: • $100 – Supplies for one CLOC Fellow •$300 – Support for in-person programming •$1,500 – Facilitators for CLOC sessions •$2,100 – Coaching & mentorship from veteran Educators of Color •$3,000 – Full programming for one Fellow for a year Donate now: https://lnkd.in/di8B3Zxe #SupportEducators #EquityInEducation #GivingTuesday2025 #TheTeachersLoungeMA #TTLMA

Please join us in welcoming Robert Hendricks as one of TTL’s newest Advisory Council Members. Robert is an entrepreneurial educator focused on equity. After spending 10 years as a college instructor, high school teacher, and school administrator, Robert wanted to expand his impact on a national scale. In 2018, he founded He is Me Institute — a nonprofit that collaborates with education entities to recruit, retain, and retire Black male teachers. TTL Fam, do your thing and extend a warm welcome to him! ⁠ #educatorsofcolor #TheTeachersLoungeMA #TTLMA