Anastasia M. Austin is a 2024-2025 Philadelphia Affinity Group Network Facilitator and an Instructional Coach for the School District of Philadelphia. Throughout her 18 years working as an educator in Philadelphia, she has served as a consulting teacher, middle years ELA teacher, PBIS team lead, dean of climate and culture, and an adjunct professor. She has a BS in elementary education from Drexel University, an MS in reading instruction from Lincoln University, a MS in instructional coaching from LaSalle University, and a K-12 administration certification from Point Park University.