Support and Retain Educators of Color with Andrea Terrero Gabbadon

Dr. Andrea Terrero Gabbadon is an author, scholar, and the founder/lead principal consultant of ILM Consulting Group. Her work touches on culturally responsive and sustaining education, school racial climate, and educator diversity. 

In this episode we discuss her new book, Support and Retain Educators of Color: 6 Principles for Culturally Affirming Leadership (ASCD).

Our conversation covers:

• Why educators of color are underrepresented in schools, as compared to the student population (20% to 50%)
• Importance of clear and precise language 
• Where recruitment/hiring diverges from support/retention
• How retention for educators of color relates to overall teacher retention
• 6 Principles for Culturally Affirming Leadership
• Closing the gap between intent and impact
• How to foster supportive environments

Get Support and Retain Educators of Color from ASCD or wherever you get your books. 

Connect with Dr. Gabbadon or learn more about her work at https://www.ilmconsultinggroup.com or on LinkedIn. 

About the host

Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn