West Michigan Teacher Collaborative

When her Olympic hopes were dashed by a worldwide pandemic, Sekayi Bracey set out to cross another finish line, completing a unique teaching program and leading a fourth-grade classroom. West Michigan Teacher Collaborative helped remove barriers so she could continue to soar into teaching fourth grade at Grand Rapids Public Schools’ Mulick Park Elementary and coaching track at Godfrey-Lee Public Schools’ Lee High

Two new Kent County teachers talk about how the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative assists with earning necessary credentials for teaching careers.

$19 million grant from Michigan Department of Education provides support for teaching initiative.