FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 25, 2011
CONTACT:
Chike Akua
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TWO DYNAMIC BLACK EDUCATORS TRAIN TEACHERS TO HELP BLACK STUDENTS EXCEL
After an incredibly successful third Teacher Transformation last December in Atlanta, Chike Akua and Kobie Wilkerson will host the next Teacher Transformation Institute in Atlanta on Friday, March 4, 2011.
Chike Akua and Kobie Wilkerson
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Chike Akua and Kobie Wilkerson are at it again. Increasing the achievement of African American students is not a one-shot deal or an event. It is a process that requires an ongoing commitment. "Uncommon accomplishments require uncommon commitment," says Akua, the executive director of the Teacher Transformation Institute. "We are committed to training a new generation of culturally conscious and culturally competent teachers who know how to bring out the best in our children."
The Teacher Transformation Institute (TTI) is a standards-based, research driven, best practices training conference for educators, administrators, and counselors who are interested in dramatically improving the achievement of African American students. TTI was launched after www.MyTeacherTransformation.com, a website dedicated to sharing knowledge and information about transformative educators and their methods.
"First and foremost it is imperative that the culture and climate of a school shift to create an environment that can support achievement before a discussion about increasing achievement can occur," says nationally-known trainer Kobie Wilkerson who has partnered with Akua to produce TTI. Wilkerson, who is best known for transforming school culture by provoking educators to think deeply about their role in the learning process, is passionate about equipping teachers and administrators with tools to create authentic relationships and empower students through their instruction.
After an incredibly successful third Teacher Transformation last December in Atlanta, Akua and Wilkerson will host the next Teacher Transformation Institute in Atlanta on Friday, March 4, 2011. The effectiveness and subsequent popularity of TTI continues to grow tremendously. "Teachers come from all over the country to attend and we have received invitations from around the country asking us to host the Institute in various cities," says Akua, a former Teacher of the Year who was selected as one of Ebony magazine’s "50 Leaders of Tomorrow."
According to conference evaluations, educators love the Teacher Transformation Institute because they have never experienced practical, hands-on professional development in a setting that is fun, dynamic, interactive and engaging. Educators emerge rejuvenated, not only with cutting-edge teaching techniques and strategies, but also with an inspired and renewed commitment to the students they teach. Educators also loved "The Math Man," Mr. Kamau Welcher, who demonstrated culturally relevant teaching techniques to dramatically improve math achievement. Welcher will return to TTI in March to present again.
Those who attend the March 2011 Teacher Transformation Institute will get another special treat. "I will be releasing my book, Education for Transformation: Releasing the Genius of African American Students, a collection of the best hands-on strategies I have used in my almost 20-year experience as an educator to increase student achievement," says Akua.
To register and learn more about the Teacher Transformation Institute, log on to www.MyTeacherTransformation.com.
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