Meili Powell
Literacy coach for ALLMemphis (Access Language & Literacy)
BA in History, BA of Arts in Early Childhood and Family Studies, and a minor in Education, Learning, & Society from the University of Washington
Meili Powell graduated from the University of Washington in 2017 with a BA in History, BA of Arts in Early Childhood and Family Studies, and a minor in Education, Learning, & Society. After graduation, Meili joined Teach for America in Memphis, Tennessee, where she taught elementary school for three years. Currently, Meili works as a literacy coach for ALLMemphis (Access Language & Literacy). In the future, Meili plans to graduate school for public policy and then continue working as an advocate for educational equity.
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