Yameira Church is a 2025-2026 Teach Plus Illinois Policy Fellow and 5th grade teacher at Warren Park Elementary in Cicero, Illinois. She is a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports coach and student council advisor, helping to shape a culture of joy, leadership, and accountability. With nine years of classroom experience, Yameira brings a deep commitment to equity, literacy, and student voice to her work. She holds dual bachelor’s in technical writing and international security, MAT and endorsements in international teaching and English language learner support, and is pursuing a master’s in educational leadership with a principal’s endorsement from North Central College.