Simene’ Walden, also known as The Student Teacher, is an Award-Winning Educator, Youth Speaker, Character Education Coach, and SEL Relationship Expert committed to helping students and staff thrive. With over 22 years of experience in education, leadership, and professional development, she brings both heart and strategy to every stage and school she serves. Simene’ is known for delivering transformative messages and practical tools that strengthen relationships, build character, improve school culture, and support emotional wellness. Her work empowers young people to lead with confidence and equips educators to create connected, healthy, and high-impact learning environments.

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 Simene’ spent her in person teaching career in public middle and charter schools in North Carolina and Maryland instructing Reading & English Language Arts. Virtually, Simene' has tutored students from K-12.

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Her roles throughout her teacher tenure include but not limited to Mentor Teacher, Team Leader, Department Chair, Textbook Coordinator, Academic Director, Testing Coordinator, School Improvement Team Member, & School Testing Coordinator. Simene' has used her own platform to provide opportunities to over 300 women and a few distinguished men to speak and share their messages of life and encouragement.

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Simene' received The Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award on April 22, 2024 for her work in education over the last two decades.

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Simene’ keynote presentations include Social Emotional Learning Focusing On Healthy Relationships, The Heart of a Teacher, Closing The Gaps In The Academic System, and Helping & Healing Youth In Crisis.

 

Simene’ is trained in Adverse Childhood Experiences and a Certified Adult &Youth Mental Health First Aider from The National Council for Mental Well Being.

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Simene' also helps new and novice speakers to cultivate their stories after years of being silent and she can assist you with publishing your story either through written or verbal communication.