Hi, I am Lily Russell, and I have a big passion for teaching! I attend Ignite Institute and love being involved in Educators Rising. My favorite subjects are English and history, and I hope to become a high school English teacher in the future! I’ve gained a lot of experience working with kids through my job as a swim coach at Silverlake Family Place, as well as babysitting and providing childcare for local churches. These experiences have helped me build leadership, patience, and communication skills. Things I know will be important in the classroom. I’m excited to keep learning and growing as an educator so I can make a real difference for my future students!

Hi! My name is Atiba Serikali, but everyone calls me Nia! I’m in the Class of 2028 at Central High Magnet Career Academy in the Teaching and Learning magnet. I am a part of Girl Scouts, Central’s cheer, karate, BSU, Whitney Young Scholars and, of course, Educators Rising. I’ve been passionate about education since elementary school and hope to teach 2nd grade in the future. Remember, we’re not teachers of tomorrow or the future; we are teachers of today!

Hello! My name is Audrey Watson, and I am so excited to start this new journey as the Educators Rising Director of Membership! This upcoming school year, I will be a senior at Washington County High School. I love to spend time with friends and family, travel, and do cheerleading. I also have a passion for education, and I can’t wait to get started!

Hi, I am Audrey Looten, and I am excited to be your Educators Rising Director of Outreach and Service. This coming year I will be a junior at Elizabethtown High School. I am a black belt in taekwondo, and I enjoy hiking with my dog, volunteering at my church, and teaching taekwondo. I can’t wait to serve as your Educators Rising Director of Outreach and Service.