Alecia Clamp is an interventionist and MLP (Multilingual Learner Program) teacher in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, with over two decades of experience in early literacy instruction. A National Board Certified Teacher, she is currently pursuing a PhD in language, literacy, and culture at Clemson University. Alecia is passionate about supporting multilingual learners and empowering educators to implement instructional practices that honor students’ linguistic and cultural strengths.
While attending my first NCTE Convention in Denver, I was reminded of the power of storytelling to help students feel seen and valued. An unexpected meeting with multilingual author Lulu Delacre and her session, “Feed a Dream: Food as a Catalyst for...