TEACh students present at Society of Professors of Education Conference in LA
TEACh students present at Society of Professors of Education Conference in LA
First-year TEACh students Giselle Pagliaro and Toyon Embry recently presented at the 2026 Society of Professors of Education (SPE) Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with the American Educational Research Association conference in Los Angeles. Founded in 1902, SPE is a longstanding interdisciplinary organization dedicated to fostering dialogue around the most pressing challenges in education, bringing together scholars and practitioners committed to teacher preparation, curriculum studies, and educational foundations. With roots that include influential thinkers such as John Dewey and Charles DeGarmo, the Society continues to advance a tradition of socially engaged and responsible inquiry—making it a fitting venue for elevating student voices and lived experiences in conversations about the future of education.
Working alongside TEACh On-Campus Coordinator and Ph.D. student Sydnie Singleton and Professor and Associate Dean Brian Schultz, Pagliaro and Embry co-authored and presented a paper reflecting on their complex journeys through high school, the personal and systemic factors that shaped their educational paths, and what ultimately led them to TEACh Cincinnati at 91°µÍø. TEACh Cincinnati is a grow-your-own partnership between 91°µÍø and Cincinnati Public Schools. Their work highlights how their lived experiences inform their commitments as future educators. As two of nearly 40 TEACh students on 91°µÍø’s campus, they represent a growing movement to address the teacher shortage while working to ensure that teachers more authentically reflect and understand the communities they serve. This work is made possible through generous support from the HCS Foundation, Accelerate Great Schools, the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, the Haile Foundation, the Duke Energy Foundation, the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, the U.S. Department of Education, and many individual donors. To learn more, visit the TEACh website.