"ATC means family, community, and commitment to me. ATC has provided me with a new family I never knew existed. I came to ATC summer institute scared and lost. The summer institute has pushed me to grow professionally and personally. My mentor gave me real feedback that helped me become a more effective teacher and fellow."
Archive for: 2025 Fellows

Chasity Thomas
"This experience has been nothing but amazing. This will be my first year teaching, and I feel very prepared to start this new journey with the support from my mentor and ATC staff"

Betty Leak
"ACT has led me to believe in myself more. To take care of myself, while helping student become great."

Asia Henry
"ATC has not only helped me professionally, but personally. The sessions are not only geared towards making empowered educators, but empowered and resilient humans . I do not doubt that anyone who has gone through this program will leave the same."

Ashley Hubbard
"I've grown and definitely leaned into discomfort. I showed brave vulnerability and we wrestled with ideas, not people."

Anika Brown
"As I step into my third year of teaching, I am grateful for how ATC has shaped me as an educator. ATC gave the structure, coaching, and community I needed to grow through challenges and celebrate successes. I've learned how to set clear goals, hold high expectations, and reflect honestly on my practice. I'm proud of how far I've come and excited to keep growing with the support of this community."

Angie Walker
"ATC has become more than a community to me. ATC has become a family to me. The love and support are beyond what I expected. Kudos to ATC!"

Adrienne Hartaway
"ATC has been a truly blessing for my teaching career, and I can’t wait to see where I am after 3 years!"

Adrienne Fields
"The ATC Family means a lot to me. They are so fun to be around, lovable, and supportive like how a family is supposed to be. ATC has helped me a lot with going into my second year teaching. My first year I was not prepared at all but now I am very excited that I'm fully prepared for the school year!"

