African American Teaching Fellows

Roberta Salisbury

Roberta Salisbury is a 2010 graduate of Virginia Union University in Richmond, VA. While there, she filled leadership roles in addition to her course work. She served as a volunteer Spanish tutor for fellow students as well as a tutor in math and reading for middle school students. Roberta was captain of the Track and Field program, was President of the Spanish Club and President of Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society for Education majors. Fall 2010, Roberta starts teaching fourth grade at Douglas Wilder Elementary School in Richmond where she had served as a volunteer tutor.

Roberta believes that, "Learning is very important and to have a teacher that wants to motivate and encourage students is going to effect whether or not the student excels. The greatest feeling is to know that a student wants my help when they are struggling and to know that I can assist them. I encourage the students to challenge themselves and it is amazing to see the look in their eyes when they succeed.

"Being able to be a part of student lives and making a difference is giving me confidence to continue to make dreams come true. I was inspired by other teachers and I believe that I am going to inspire my students to be successful."