Wanakee Charles is a 2026-2027 Teach Plus Philadelphia Affinity Group Network Facilitator and 1st grade teacher at Universal Creighton Charter School in Philadelphia. She previously worked as a school librarian, classroom assistant, and classroom assistant liaison. In 2022, Wanakee participated in the Aspiring Teacher Program with Universal Companies and La Salle University. She was named Outstanding Graduate of the Education MA Program at La Salle University (2025) and received the Teacher of the Year award (2025-2026). Wanakee earned a BA in psychology from Pennsylvania State University and MA in education from La Salle University.
