Ivy McKee

Ivy McKee grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin among a family of activists, poets, and lifelong learners. She attended Kalamazoo College, majoring in Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology. After college, Ivy served as an educator for four years in New Orleans. In the charter school space, she worked in a variety of capacities, such as lead middle school interventionist, ELL support, and special education teacher. In a project-based, community-driven micro-school, she held the roles of an innovative teacher guide and curriculum director. She used her experience as a teacher to participate in educational policy fellowships, support family organizing, and facilitate youth-led community development. Outside of work, Ivy enjoys cooking and spending time outdoors.