Chéla Wallace | STEM Equity, Girls’ Education, Innovation

31/07/2025 27 min Episodio 161
Chéla Wallace | STEM Equity, Girls’ Education, Innovation

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Chéla Wallace’s journey from science teacher to school founder is shaped by family adversity, a passion for STEM equity, and a drive to revolutionize girls’ education. Through candid reflection on her career pivots and the mentors who helped along the way, Chéla shares her plans for a new K-8 STEAM school in Greensboro focused on social justice, innovation, and empowering girls of color. Her story underscores the importance of community, high expectations, and embracing both tradition and playful curiosity to transform what is possible in education.

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