Council of Chief State School Officers
Michelle Cottrell-Williams is an experienced educator currently serving as an Educational Specialist focused on Equity and Cultural Responsiveness at Fairfax County Public Schools since May 2021. Cottrell-Williams also contributes as a Professor at Reach University and as a Team Lead for Teachers Going Gradeless. Previously recognized as the 2018 Virginia Teacher of the Year, Cottrell-Williams has held various roles within the Arlington Public Schools, including Instructional Coach and Resource Teacher for the Gifted, as well as High School Social Studies Teacher. Cottrell-Williams possesses a comprehensive educational background with degrees from multiple institutions, including a Doctor of Philosophy in P-20 Education from Walden University, and has taught online at the University of Phoenix.
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Council of Chief State School Officers
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is a nonpartisan, nationwide, nonprofit organization of public officials who head departments of elementary and secondary education in the states, the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and five U.S. extra-state jurisdictions. CCSSO provides leadership, advocacy, and technical assistance on major educational issues. The Council seeks member consensus on major educational issues and expresses their views to civic and professional organizations, federal agencies, Congress, and the public.