CSET Professional Learning

Samantha Spelker

Samantha Spelker

Sam Spelker is a high school science teacher entering her fifth year teaching in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She graduated from Lafayette College with a B.S. in Biology. In college Sam facilitated tutoring programs in local schools, during which time she recognized addressing inequities in education as her passion.  After graduation, she joined Teach For America’s Milwaukee Corps. During her two years as a corps member she attended Marquette University and received her M.A. in Educational Policy and Leadership. Sam is a founding teacher at Carmen Southeast High School, and is excited to see the first graduating class walk the stage in June 2020. Over the last 3 years Sam acted as adviser to 18 advisees and serves as advisory lead for the 12th grade, offering support and professional development to other advisers. She also helped found a peer mentorship program at her school called Hermanos Mayores, where upperclassmen act as mentors to freshmen during their formative first year at Carmen. Additionally, Sam is a faculty adviser on the Community Trust Committee, a committee made up of teachers and students collaborating to practice restorative justice in order to maintain the community trust. Sam found both an excellent development opportunity and a wonderful community of teachers through Hollyhock, and she looks forward to continuing her development as a Leading Fellow.

Year: 
2020
Fellow Type: 
Hollyhock Leading Fellow
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