Ms. P. Email & Phone Number

Valencia PatillaMiddle School ELA/ Humanities TeacherFounder of Ms. P. Taught Me’s: Enrichment and TutoringValencia Patilla has been an educator for over 10 years and has taught in private, charter, and public schools. She is known for her commitment to creating culturally competent curriculum and curating books that center characters of color. To her students and colleagues, she is simply Ms. P. However, there isn’t anything simple about the work that she does. She has created a year long study called: From Frederick Douglass to Ferguson and Beyond. This study takes an in depth look at at the intentional connections of the “Black Experience” through a curated thread of moments ranging from the life of Frederick Douglass to the tragic death of Mike Brown. During this year long study, students are provided with a historical understanding of racially motivated violence in this country. She has created other units of study that center topics such as gentrification and colorism. She has participated in the Boston Ed Talks and taught Master Classes at the Expeditionary Learning Conferences. Her students have been featured in the Boston Globe and WCVB’s CityLine. Valencia has a Master of Education and is licensed to teach students in grades 5-12. She is currently engaging in the coursework necessary to attain her Special Education license. It is through her experiences and academic attainment that has allowed her to branch off and create Ms. P. Taught Me’s: Enrichment and Tutoring programs. She has decided to make her strategies, curriculum, and activities available to all students. Valencia creates and delivers meaningful professional development for teachers and staff, surrounding cultural competency.

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  Educator

  Boston Public Schools

  Sep 2017 - Present

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  Lesley University

  Education