DEW Round Table Discussion: Disrupting the System by Design (Part 1)

This is the first of two episodes that features a live panel of five powerful voices who are leading DEW work across New England. The panelists introduce themselves and their work and discuss initiatives they are leading in their school districts, communities, and states. You'll hear about paraprofessional to teacher pathways, legislative work related to equitable pay for paraprofessionals, coalitions focused on diversifying the educator workforce, and efforts to make school buildings welcoming to teachers and administrators of color. 

This panel discussion was recorded during an extended session at the 2024 School Redesign in Action Conference with moderators Danielle Pierre and Leah Tuckman, senior associates at Great Schools Partnership. Panelists include:

• Devin Morris, Executive Director, The Teachers’ Lounge, MA
• Ralph Saint-Louis, Science Teacher and Teacher Leader, Lowell High School, MA
• Stacy Szczesiul, Associate Dean, UMASS Lowell, MA
• Quinci Worthey, DEIJ Director, Concord School District, NH
• Mikaela Simms, DEIJ Director, Windham Southeast Supervisory Union, VT