Urban Education Equity is the commitment to ensuring that students in historically underserved communities in areas with high rates of poverty, low access to certified teachers, and limited academic resources receive the access, support, and advocacy they need to thrive.
It means confronting and dismantling disparities in access to experienced teachers, rigorous instruction, quality materials, meaningful relationships, and opportunity. It is ensuring that a student’s zip code, home language, or income level does not equate their fate.
It means recognizing that equity is not about treating every student the same. It is about giving each student what they need to succeed.
| Last Name | First Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
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Diggs |
Niko |
Teacher Resident |
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Greer |
Zion |
Fellow |
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Hllingsworth |
Jada |
Teacher Resident |
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Ibtesam |
Shereen |
Teacher Resident |
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Lange |
Len |
Teacher Resident |
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Marti |
Michelle |
Teacher Resident |
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Rivera-Zapata |
Luna |
Teacher Resident |
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Rowland |
Mirabell |
Fellow |
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Santana |
Jamaiqui |
Teacher Resident |
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Schlenk |
Nicole |
Fellow |
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Stephen |
Shaneka |
Fellow |
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Suravam |
Sashank |
Fellow |
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Tejeda |
Brian |
Teacher Resident |
|
Washington |
Adam |
Fellow |
Tenssie V. Ramsay, Licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Connecticut for the past 7 years. Tenssie provides telehealth and in-person counseling services for our behavioral health population from her private practice, CareWings Counseling LLC., located in the downtown area of Bridgeport, CT. Tenssie has a B.S. in Healthcare Administration from the University of Phoenix and an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Bridgeport.
Bea is a recently retired teacher of the Fairfield Public School System, having taught for 25 years at North Stratfield Elementary School, and 15 years at Fairfield Woods Middle School. In addition to classroom responsibilities, she has been a Teacher of the Gifted, Math Resource teacher and Dean of Students. Bea holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Psychology from Assumption College, a Master’s Degree in Reading from The University of Bridgeport, a 6th Year Degree in Administration and Supervision, as well as a Certificate of Advanced Study in Curriculum Design, both from Fairfield University.
Bob Carlson is a Bridgeport native and graduate of its schools. He’s owned and/or led construction, manufacturing, and development companies. Bob graduated Fairfield Prep & Lehigh University, included studies toward MBA and Law.
Tenssie V. Ramsay, Licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Connecticut for the past 7 years. Tenssie provides telehealth and in-person counseling services for our behavioral health population from her private practice, CareWings Counseling LLC., located in the downtown area of Bridgeport, CT. Tenssie has a B.S. in Healthcare Administration from the University of Phoenix and an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Bridgeport.
Dr. Matthew Nwosu, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Trumbull, CT and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nwosu earned his Medical Degree at Michigan State College of Human Medicine in East Lansing, MI. He then completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in 2013. Dr. Nwosu has a special interest in laparoscopy, and has training on the Da Vinci Surgical System.
