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Author Biography

Tiffany Lewis is the Coordinator for Culturally Responsive Learning for the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Opportunity in Henrico County Public Schools. Prior to her current role, she worked as a high school English teacher at her alma mater, where she taught standard, honors, AP, and collaborative classes for grades 9, 11, and 12. Tiffany is a product of Henrico County Public Schools. She has a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Old Dominion University, a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Communication from Marist College, and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading Specialist from the University of Virginia.

Tiffany’s reach extends beyond the classroom, as she has presented on the state and national levels at the Virginia Association of Teachers of English (VATE) Annual Conference and the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Annual Convention. Tiffany has also designed secondary English language arts curriculum and has trained educators across Virginia in her role on the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) English Steering Committee.

Tiffany has a passion for authentic, culturally responsive teaching, grounded on equity, diversity, and inclusivity, all the while, providing enriching opportunities for students to explore English language arts with their own voices and in their own time.

Kevon Merritte is a senior at Varina High School in Henrico County Public Schools. He is planning to attend a four-year university in fall 2021.

Haley Novak is a senior at Varina High School in Henrico County Public Schools. She is planning to attend a four-year university in fall 2021.

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