Ivy Alphonse-Crean

My favorite thing about DCD is the warm and welcoming community– also all of this gorgeous greenery outside!

I started teaching in a preschool classroom (which taught me how to put on 12 sets of mittens and snow pants efficiently!) before launching all the way into middle school (which taught me how important humor is, especially in the English classroom!) I am excited to be a part of DCD, to continue researching, writing, and above all else, making sure everyone here is seen, heard and safe. DCD’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging inspires me every day.