Maalik McClinton M.f.a.

Maalik McClinton, M.F.A., currently serves as a Middle School English Language Arts Teacher at KIPP Chicago since August 2022. Prior to this role, Maalik worked at ReGeneration Schools from April 2021 to October 2022, where responsibilities included serving as an MTSS Coordinator to provide consultation on restorative practices, as well as functioning as a Staff Culture Liaison to enhance communication and community engagement. Maalik also contributed as a Middle School English Teacher, focusing on 5th Grade Reading and Writing. Previous experience includes working for the Chicago Housing Authority as an Associate Program Specialist and Instructor, developing youth programming in coding and STEAM activities. Maalik earned a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Producing from DePaul University and possesses multiple degrees in Communication and Media Studies from Grand Valley State University.