Avé Tatum
Coordinator of Professional Learning
Avé Tatum has been in education for 20 years, teaching in her hometown of Detroit, Michigan, before relocating to Georgia in 2005, to teach for Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS). She has taught grades kindergarten through third. She has served as a district-level elementary English Language Arts facilitator, an instructional implementation specialist, and has served as coordinator of professional learning since 2015. In her role, she supervises the Clayton County Public Schools Teacher Academy of Preparation and Pedagogy (TAPP) Program, works with Clayton County Public Schools New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP), the Clayton County Public Schools Lead Mentors, and facilitates the Teacher Support and Coaching (TSC) Endorsement. Avé holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Michigan, a master's degree in the Art of Teaching from Marygrove College, a specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Georgia College, and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree through American College of Education. Tatum is part of the Learning Forward Academy Class of 2020 and, in February, was named to the board of Learning Forward Georgia.
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Beginning teachers in a virtual world
All educators are experiencing learning curves and challenges as we continue to adapt to the realities of teaching and learning during COVID, but what has been the impact on new teachers? Hear from several practitioners about what new teachers are experiencing, how experienced teachers are feeling like new teachers in […] -
Welcoming your team to a new school year: Engaging all educators
In a few short weeks, educators will begin to embark upon a new school year. While many of them will be veterans with tons of experience and expertise, it is likely the 2020-21 start to school will look and feel unlike any they have experienced in the past. Additionally, there […] -
Helping educators navigate school closures due to COVID-19
Q: What is the focus of your professional learning work? I oversee training for new teachers in our district through the district’s alternative certification program. I also oversee training for veteran teachers who are becoming certified in teacher support and coaching so they can mentor new teachers. Through the Learning […]
