Angel Montoya
Dean of Students
Angel Montoya is an anti-racist educator and researcher in Denver, Colorado. She is dean of students at Northeast Early College in Denver. Previously, she served as dean of students and cultural and linguistically responsive instructional support specialist in Albuquerque (New Mexico) Public Schools and as a language arts teacher. She completed her Doctorate of Education at the University of Colorado Denver, specializing in leadership for educational equity with an emphasis in Latinx communities. She is an advocate for humane and inclusive education for students of color and the educators who serve them. She has found that there is a deep connection to one's eight dimensions of wellness and ability to engage in critical consciousness and to address anti-racism in their individual and professional life, which has become a primary focus of her research.
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8 dimensions of wellness for educators
Teaching is a selfless profession. Although many of us find great satisfaction in our work, most educators would probably say they are driven by the desire to help and inspire students. Too often, educators sacrifice their own well-being to support students’ social, emotional, and academic needs. We have experienced this […] -
Sustaining your wellness for the long haul
As we approach the midpoint of this challenging school year, skyrocketing stress levels are understandable. But they don’t have to lead to burnout. On this webinar, presenters will discuss how to cope when your energy reserves are depleted but the challenges just keep coming. They will share strategies for caring […]
