Ylisse J Yepez

Ylisse Joell Yepez is a Latinx educator who has spent 36 years reimagining education with her high school writers and readers. Her Masters is in Secondary Curriculum Design from Siena Heights University where she was also a member of the teacher education faculty for 13 years. Ylisse is active in the Michigan Council for Teachers of English; the Coalition for Civically Engaged Educators; and the National Writing Project. She is passionate about trauma informed practices in the classroom and a fierce advocate for youth mental health. She is a certified Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leader and Conflict Resolution trainer. She is committed to helping vulnerable youth find a safe and equitable place to belong.