Chamara "Boogie Rose" Cotton

Energetic, innovative, and dedicated activist, school teacher, and Community Organizer with 25+ years of empowering underserved cultures and interests by communicating with local and state governments. Skilled at connecting organizations with powerful allies to solicit real change and effective action. Known for bringing diverse groups together to achieve universally beneficial goals. I have also taken those same skill sets and talents and became a candidate for City Council.

I have proven skills in developing consensus at party, committee and legislative levels. Talented relationship-builder, problem-solver and leader with accomplished career in government. Enthusiastic about applying expertise toward helping people of all cultures, nationalities, and backgrounds. Driven to engage reluctant learners, to help create literate, thoughtful communicators.

I foster communication with parents, and collaborate with fellow teachers. I apply the multiple intelligences method in my classes, and I focus on encouraging and motivating my students to find their passion for literature, history, poetry, and writing.

In short, "I use art to inspire greatness in my students, constituents, and the neighborhoods I serve".