2015-2016: The Kirkwood School District (KSD) Task Force recommendation was made and approved to intentionally recruit with an emphasis on mentoring in order to retain our teachers of color

2018: The recommendation came to fruition and a master mentor was hired to lead a group of educators through mentoring and professional development. Half-day professional development activities were designed to create intentional “brave and safe spaces” for our teachers of color.

2023: KTOC is in its 5th year