We are giving deserving educators the platform & compensation they deserve, beyond their classrooms and school buildings!
Background
For a second year, 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
- The Teachers’ Lounge member programming,
- CLOC Fellowship,
- and partnerships with local districts and teacher prep programs, dedicated to addressing the teacher shortage.
2024 Award Recipients
Michael Hugh Andrews, Jr.Telescope Networker
Boston Public Schools
Shedane O. Olukoga
8th Grade Science Teacher & Instructional Lead
MATCH Middle School
Tia Brett Lites, Ed.D
Principal
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy
