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2017 Teachers Central to Leadership (TCTL) Fellows

Anthony L. MarshallAnthony L. Marshall

Dr. Anthony L. Marshall began his teaching career at Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma fourteen years ago, where he taught Advanced Placement United States History, IB History of Africa, and African American Studies. He now teaches World History and African American Studies at Anacostia High School, in addition to serving as the Social Studies LEAP Leader. Although this is Anthony’s first year teaching in DCPS, he is not new to the DC area. He earned his undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate degrees from Howard University and practiced law in the Office of the General Council for the District of Columbia before retiring and returning home to Tulsa in order to fulfill his dream of being a teacher. Dr. Marshall was attracted to the TCTL Fellowship because “it provides an opportunity for the teacher voice to be heard - because who knows teaching better than teachers.”

His career as an educator has offered numerous opportunities for leadership and growth. In Tulsa, Anthony was a finalist for Teacher of the Year, wrote curriculum for African American studies, and led implementation of the curriculum across Tulsa Public Schools. Anthony is a member of the Teacher Advisory Council for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and is also a member of the National WWII Museum 2017-2018 Teacher Institute. He is published in the Gilder Lierman Institute DBQ Project and currently serves on the Advisory Board for The Male Educators of Color Collaborative (MEOCC).

Perhaps his proudest accomplishment is being the founder of Men of Power. The Men of Power program addresses critical issues faced by male high school students, particularly young African Americans males. Through this platform, he seeks to eradicate the negative stereotype associated with African American youth. The mission is devoted to academic excellence, community service and spiritual growth. Anthony believes that “to teach is to inspire for a lifetime.” In his own words, he states, “never in my more than twenty years as an attorney has my life been as fulfilling as the years I have spent as a teacher.” In his leisure time, he enjoys mentoring young men, traveling, and singing in his church choir

 

M. Kamel IgoudjilM. Kamel Igoudjil

Mr. M. Kamel Igoudjil currently teaches AP English at McKinley High School. He also served as DCPS Content Department Chair (AP Language and AP Literature) for 11-12th grades, Cornerstone Content Coach for 9-12th grades, Cornerstone Developer for 12th grade, and designed the Pre-AP curriculum for Pre-English I, II, and III. Additionally, Kamel serves as an instructor of Literature at Bard College Clemente and as a Graduate Adjunct Instructor at American University.

Throughout his career, Kamel’s variety of academic and teaching experiences have given him a unique perspective on schooling. He has a keen interest in comparing American education with schooling that occurs in other nations and believes that international and comparative education provides a comprehensive foundation for his teaching. His approach to teaching is empirical, and he strives to be a facilitator of learning in the classroom.

he is not teaching, Kamel enjoys taking pictures, being outdoors, traveling, and swimming. The DC Commission recognized him with the Arts and Humanities 2009 Mayor's Award for English Teaching, and he was also the recipient of the DCPS 2015 Excellence in Classroom Innovation Award.

 

Madra HardenMadra Harden

Mrs. Madra Harden believes that exceptional education should be provided to all students. She is currently a Kindergarten teacher at Plummer Elementary in Southeast DC. Prior to becoming an educator, Madra received her BA in Legal Communications from Howard University and her JD from the University of Arkansas School of Law. She always knew that she wanted to work with children who were disenfranchised not by their abilities, but by their socioeconomic status and/or racial backgrounds. She feels that all children should be given a comparable, quality education - no matter their zip code.

Madra began her education career as a school guidance counselor in Arkansas. Afterwards, she spent a semester in China teaching English, and knew she wanted to be in the classroom after returning to the States. She became a DC Teaching Fellow and completed the TNTP Academy. As a DCPS teacher, the most rewarding aspect of being in her class is seeing her students grow as readers and mathematicians. She also knows that communicating with families is a key component in student success and has participated in the Family Engagement Collaborative Master’s program for two years as an Innovations in Family Engagement Fellow with Flamboyan. As a TCTL Fellow, Madra is looking forward to working with the Office of Instructional Practice and diving deeper into ensuring equity is given to all students within our district.

When she is not in the classroom, Madra loves spending time with her husband and son, and they are all awaiting the arrival of a baby girl. She also enjoys singing and traveling, and she is a proud Arkansan who loves trying new restaurants.

 

Morgan HammersMorgan Hammers

Ms. Morgan Hammers began her teaching career as a Teach for America corps member serving the Las Vegas community. She completed her first year within DCPS teaching ELA at Savoy Elementary this year and is excited about the innovation, opportunities, and growth she has seen in the district and will continue to experience as a TCTL Fellow.

Morgan was first encouraged by her own teachers to seek opportunities that allowed her to find her way into education. Throughout her teacher preparation program, she was inspired by other educators and is now motivated by the work of her colleagues. She also finds herself learning with and from her students, who drive her passion for education. She hopes to provide them with the same rich learning experiences she was afforded by so many others.

Morgan has also tried to seek opportunities for growth and to support her school community. She has served in a number of leadership capacities ranging from teacher, mentor, grade level RTI representative, math PLC leader, as well as a member of the PARCC assessment team. Morgan has also been instrumental in developing school-wide data collection forms and protocols to monitor students’ progression with essential learning skills. Her multitude of experiences have helped to shape and improve the school and student outcomes.

As a TCTL fellow, Morgan is eager to gain insight on how policies are made and programs are designed within the district. Furthermore, she is excited to work with central office staff to better the opportunities for schools, teachers, and students in DCPS.

Since relocating to the DC area, Morgan has taken full advantage of many historic sites, including the Smithsonian museums, the Newseum, and various monuments. In her free time, Ms. Hammers enjoys hiking and exploring DC and its surrounding areas.

 

Rebecca OppenheimRebecca Oppenheim

Ms. Rebecca Oppenheim is finishing up her sixth year teaching with DCPS. She started her career teaching 6th grade self-contained special education at Ron-Brown Middle School for two years prior to its closing. When deciding what position to teach next, Rebecca decided to move to elementary school to focus on teaching students in the K-2 Early Learning Supports (ELS) program. Rebecca is currently teaching at CW Harris ES, where she loves seeing the incredible growth in each of her students as she works with them starting in Kindergarten through when they graduate from her classroom at the end of 2nd grade.

In addition to being a classroom teacher, Rebecca serves on the CW Harris Family Engagement Leadership Team in partnership with Flamboyan. She works to increase parental involvement through working with teachers on projects such as home visits and academic partnering. Rebecca enjoys getting to know each of her families on a personal level and believes that parent engagement is key to each student’s success. Rebecca is a facilitator with the Flamboyan Foundation as well.

At CW Harris, Rebecca is in her seventh season coaching the Girls on the Run team. She also serves as a lead teacher for the school’s STEM initiative, Project Lead the Way. Rebecca is excited to become a TCTL because she wants to build a strong relationship with central office, learn about new programs and initiatives, assist the district in a new capacity, and take her learning back to her classroom and school to increase student outcomes.

Rebecca holds her undergraduate degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of Virginia and her Master’s in Special Education from George Mason University. As an environmental science major, Rebecca felt passionate about teaching as a career choice after taking classes in UVA’s education school. Rebecca joined Teach for America as a 2011 DC Corps Member and has since worked for TFA during their summer institute training program. In her free time, Rebecca enjoys outdoor activities, exploring the DC region, running, racing, and spending time with her family, friends, and her husband, Jack.