Who are you?

I am AQuia L. Bratcher, a single mother of three black kings, a full-time pre-k 3 professional educator, and a business owner of a non-profit focused on community service. I am also a business owner of an LLC focused on event décor, planning, baking and catering, as well as, a full-time education major at the University of the District of Columbia.

 

What is the nature of your job?

I teach pre-k 3 with KIPP DC Public Charter School and have been in the classroom for three years. 

 

What interests/concerns drew you to early childhood work?

Education has always been my passion, as I have been in the educational career field since 2016, where kids are my joy and assisting in educating them is my duty. I am a strong believer in it taking a village to raise a child, and I am certain to do my due diligence in order to touch as many children and families, as possible. 

 

Wishes for the future of children…

The late, great Whitney Houston stated that children are the future, and if we teach them well, they can lead the way. She was true to state that children have much beauty, and we, as  educators, yet alone, members of the community have a duty to equip our children with the confidence, strength and tools they need in order to thrive and live to their fullest potential. I have dedicated my life to being a life-long learner, and it is through this dedication that I will be able to sharpen my craft to best benefit the children that I serve. 

 

What do you do when you are not working?

When I am not in the classroom you can find me crafting, planning and decorating events, customizing items, baking, catering, hosting make-shift karaoke nights with my babies, trying to dance, or watching my best friends The Golden Girls on television.