Classroom Practice, Educator Reflection, and Student Transformation with Raheema Battles, Classroom Educator, Lincoln Elementary School

Today I’m pleased to be joined by Raheema Battles, a classroom educator at Lincoln School in Newark who took part in our Healing Centered in the Arts work. Ms. Battles brings more than fifteen years of experience working with students across several grade levels, including first grade and upper elementary, as well as middle school. She began her teaching journey as a substitute teacher while finishing college and raising three children, and her work has always been grounded in meeting students where they are and supporting their individual growth.In addition to her classroom teaching, she has served as a Lead Teacher and School Leadership Committee Chair, supporting both staff development and school improvement. Ms. Battles holds degrees in Early Childhood Education and Recreation Administration and is currently completing a Master’s degree in Educational Administration and Leadership, while also pursuing training through Rutgers University to become a Registered Behavioral Technician.