We are giving deserving educators the platform & compensation they deserve, beyond their classrooms and school buildings!
Background
The Teachers’ Lounge has partnered with A Beautiful Resistance to elevate the contributions, impact, and excellence of 3 incredible educators across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Award recipients will play an important role in supporting the growth, development, sustainability, and joy of the teaching profession by providing professional development and mentorship to current and prospective teachers.
2025 A Beautiful Resistance Awards for Excellence in Teaching & Leadership
We are giving deserving educators the platform & compensation they deserve, beyond their classrooms and school buildings.
What do recipients receive?
- Induction
- $5,000 stipend
- Access to:
- sponsored consulting and coaching course
- sponsored brand marketing
- Opportunities to:
- Lead TTL programmed speaking engagements
- Speak at partner events, and other paid engagements
- Receive individualized coaching
- Cultivate partnerships with local districts and teacher prep programs who are dedicated to addressing the teacher shortage.
- The Teachers’ Lounge member programming,
- CLOC Fellowship,
- and partnerships with local districts and teacher prep programs, dedicated to addressing the teacher shortage.
2025 Award Recipients
RIKELMA VARGAS Dean of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Engagement
VANESSA MEDOR
Math Teacher
BOSTON LATIN SCHOOL
2024 Award Recipients
Malcolm Andrews, Phd Telescope Networker
Shedane O. Olukoga
Network Director of 6-12 STE Curriculum
Tia Brett Lites, Ed.D
Principal
Ostiguy High School