Dr. Valerie Camille Jones Ford, a math teacher in Atlanta, will be inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame, making her the sixth Black woman to receive the award. As a mathematics educator, Jones has been teaching for over 20 years at Ron Clark Academy in Southeast Atlanta, going above and beyond for her students. She employs unique strategies that empower students, broaden their engagement, and foster a strong sense of community. “I’m incredibly proud to be among such amazing educators, but it lets me know there’s still work