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Meet the Leader
As the founder of the equity-focused Special Education Leader Fellowship (SELF), Aqua spearheaded remarkable growth in the organization's budget. Through strategic partnerships with schools and nonprofits, Aqua led innovative initiatives rooted in UDL practices. By implementing scalable programs, advocating for inclusive education, and fostering collaborations, Aqua drove both mission and financial success, positioning the organization as a key player in transforming special education with a focus on equity in partnering schools and districts.
About the Organization
At SELF, we work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators across the country to help them improve their inclusive education practices and become places where every student is recognized, valued, and equipped with the skills to thrive. We work with educators, from paraprofessionals to superintendents, to ensure that schools have the conditions necessary to meet the needs of ALL learners.
Meet All the Awardees
Each leader is transforming education across the United States. They're building new learning models, developing talent pipelines for the classroom and beyond, and creating pathways to economic power for Black students and communities.
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