Asia Ali, a third-grade teacher. Is driven by a family legacy in education. Her achievements include students mastering multiplication facts and her advocacy for more diversity among teachers. Using innovative methods like TalkingPoints, she ensures consistent family involvement. Asia's work exemplifies the impact of dedication and understanding in education.
Tag: educational legacy
Teacher Feature – Ryland Brown: A Legacy of Learning and Empowerment
Each educator highlighted in our Teacher Feature series is also a nominee for the Thoughts Cost Teacher of the Year Award, celebrating their exceptional impact, innovative teaching, and dedication to education. This nomination underscores our appreciation for their significant contributions to shaping bright futures.
Teacher Feature: Celebrating Khadijah Putney-Blanton: A Beacon of Light in Special Education
"I was blessed to be able to see ALL sides of teaching, even coming in on weekends to my mama’s school to help her prep for the week. Of course, I saw the challenges too but to see the joy that you can put on a child’s face made it all meaningful."



