The EndorsED Group
OUR FOCUS
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EDUCATION
COMMUNITY
CULTURE
Our Vision
The EndorsED Group’s vision is to become an empowering connector of educational institutions, community, and culture in order to champion the success of ALL students within the classroom and the greater world.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to strengthen educational institutions with our asset based approach to specialized programming for educators.
"First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will observe, is in your imagination."
Napoleon Hill
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Dr. Michalyn Easter-Thomas is a native of Memphis, TN and is a cultured innovator and visionary connecting community, education, and equity. As a lifelong educator working to provide opportunities for her students, Michalyn found her inspiration to run successfully for public office and was elected in November 2019 to the Memphis City Council. In her intertwining experience of public education and public service, she takes pride in prioritizing efforts that center the youth and promote increased opportunities for them and their families.
Dr. Easter-Thomas holds a Doctorate of Education from Vanderbilt University, and has held education positions in teaching, instructional coaching, and leading nonprofits towards envisioning their youth-centered work.
She founded EndorsED Strategies Consulting Group to continue providing her educational expertise collaboratively with institutions nationally. Michalyn takes pride in centering the community in all of her efforts.
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OFFERINGS
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SCHOOLS
We provide paths to increased success year long in your school with mentorship programming specifically for early educators years 0-3.
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The "Elevating Early Educators" program gives school leaders and coaches a blueprint to implement an effective teacher mentorship program in their building.
Schools can reduce attrition and increase achievement for early educators years 0-3.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
If you are looking for a leading speaker or keynote, consider booking our Founder Dr. Michalyn Easter-Thomas.
FOSTERING A MODERN COMMUNITY OF EDUCATORS
EndorsED creates opportunities for educators to collaborate, grow, and thrive amongst each other in order for ALL students to succeed.
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The Teachers' Lounge mixes networking with educator-led conversations on hot topics in order to connect meaningfully throughout the school year.
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Disclosure Statement
As a consulting professional, I am committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and transparency in my work. In alignment with this commitment and to ensure compliance with all relevant ethical guidelines and regulations, I wish to inform potential clients of the following policy:
Conflict of Interest Policy
I cannot accept contracts or provide consulting services to any organization or individual that is pursuing, or intends to pursue, any matter that will be brought before the Memphis City Council. This policy is in place to avoid any potential conflicts of interest and to maintain the integrity of both my consulting services and the public processes of the Memphis City Council.