Founder of Teaching Equity Network, Patricia McDonald (Tmac) is a culturally sustaining practitioner, consultant, educator, leader, and community member dedicated to dismantling the oppressive structure of traditional education—acting for a world where all students feel seen, valued, and listened to in their classrooms. Informed by 28 years in the classroom, Patricia champions learning communities and cultural responsiveness by engaging educators in critical conversations that deepen their knowledge of self and awareness of impact on educational environments.
Partnering with educational organizations that drive the recruitment and retention of teachers of color, Patricia currently supports the Education program at Highline College; a testament to the work she does cultivating non-traditional pathways for students in the college system. She is recently energized about the idea of providing coaching to support BIPOC educators as they navigate the often toxic education systems in service of student success.
Patricia has been a member of the Equity Stewardship team since 2017.
