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Young Ladies at all Times

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“Other people see our value… but we don’t…”

Young Ladies at all Times

Sherri Simmons

www.youngladiesatalltimes.com

Assistant Principal, Nonprofit Founder and President, Elementary School Teacher, STEAM Instructional Coach

"The education system is designed for us to fail."

Embark on a transformative journey with Ms. Sherri Simmons, an educational leader and founder of a nonprofit, as she unpacks the challenges and triumphs within the education system. With 18 years of experience, Sherri underscores the critical need for representation for Black children in her district, where she serves as an administrator. Born and raised in Chicago, her educational trajectory—from a classroom teacher to a STEAM Instructional Coach to administrator—mirrors her commitment to empowering young minds. Sherri's poignant insights reveal the disheartening impact of school closures, standardized testing disparities and the school-to-prison pipeline, echoing her observation that the system is designed for failure.

"I believe in saying thank you… I appreciate you."

In the second part of our exploration, Sherri sheds light on the systemic challenges and historical disparities faced by students of color in education. She advocates for celebration and Black jubilation within the education community, emphasizing the need to appreciate and uplift each other. Sherri's personal growth journey—from an extroverted introvert to a trusted space for colleagues and nonprofit founder and president—reflects her commitment to creating a culture of appreciation and impact. Join us as Ms. Sherri Simmons shares her passion to enhance the educational landscape in Chicago and unwavering dedication to empower the next generation of young ladies.

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“Other people see our value… but we don’t…”

Young Ladies at all Times

Sherri Simmons

www.youngladiesatalltimes.com

Assistant Principal, Nonprofit Founder and President, Elementary School Teacher, STEAM Instructional Coach

"The education system is designed for us to fail."

Embark on a transformative journey with Ms. Sherri Simmons, an educational leader and founder of a nonprofit, as she unpacks the challenges and triumphs within the education system. With 18 years of experience, Sherri underscores the critical need for representation for Black children in her district, where she serves as an administrator. Born and raised in Chicago, her educational trajectory—from a classroom teacher to a STEAM Instructional Coach to administrator—mirrors her commitment to empowering young minds. Sherri's poignant insights reveal the disheartening impact of school closures, standardized testing disparities and the school-to-prison pipeline, echoing her observation that the system is designed for failure.

"I believe in saying thank you… I appreciate you."

In the second part of our exploration, Sherri sheds light on the systemic challenges and historical disparities faced by students of color in education. She advocates for celebration and Black jubilation within the education community, emphasizing the need to appreciate and uplift each other. Sherri's personal growth journey—from an extroverted introvert to a trusted space for colleagues and nonprofit founder and president—reflects her commitment to creating a culture of appreciation and impact. Join us as Ms. Sherri Simmons shares her passion to enhance the educational landscape in Chicago and unwavering dedication to empower the next generation of young ladies.

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