bridges to
Belonging
llc
Education Consultancy
Different voices, equal spaces
Services
administrators
Customized
professional
development and
coaching tailored for
district and school-level
administrators.
students
Tailored learning
experiences
designed to meet the
unique needs of
each student.
educators
Personalized
professional learning
and job-embedded
coaching designed to
support teachers’
growth and impact.
Our Mission
To support, inspire, and partner with educators, families, and students by
cultivating an environment where they feel seen, valued, and
empowered. Through tailored services, we aim to help cultivate a deep
sense of BELONGING for diverse learners- empowering them to thrive in
educational spaces and beyond.
Meet The Team
Kimberly de Lara-Staunton
Co-founder
Mindful, Inspired by a Sense of
Purpose, Lifelong Learner, Travel Junkie
Safiyyah Salaam
Co-founder
Devoted, Aspiring Jedi, Pursuer of
Excellence, Seeker
Specialty areas:
Dually-identified Learners,
Family Engagement, Differentiation of
Instruction, Coteaching,
SEL and Classroom Management, Teacher
Mentoring
Specialty areas:
Inclusive Education Best Practices, SEL, Data
Driven Instruction, Staff Development,
Curriculum Design and Adaptation, Community
Engagement
“Different stories and voices can all
belong in the same circle.”
At Bridges to Belonging LLC, we believe that meaningful change in education begins with
intentional, research-informed practices. Our work is grounded in the belief that every decision
—whether made in the classroom, at the school level, or across a district—should be guided by
evidence and driven by data that truly reflects student and educator needs. We stay at the
forefront of educational research, continuously studying what works so that the strategies we
share are not only proven but also adaptable and relevant to the realities educators face every
day.
From the design of our instructional resources to the delivery of professional learning and
coaching, we prioritize actionable data and practical application. We help educators move
beyond one-size-fits-all solutions by using data to identify learning gaps, set clear goals,
monitor progress, and make adjustments that support continuous improvement. Our approach
is especially focused on ensuring that diverse learners—including multilingual English language
learners, students with disabilities, and others who have been historically underserved—receive
the support they need to thrive.
Through this thoughtful, evidence-based model, Bridges to Belonging LLC empowers educators
and leaders to make high-impact, student-centered decisions. We are committed to building
capacity, fostering equity, and helping schools create environments where every learner is
seen, supported, and successful.
administrator services
coaching and instructional
support
for school leaders
Effective coaching is key to teacher
growth—and ultimately, to improved
outcomes for all students. The
Bridges to Belonging LLC team
partners with instructional coaches
and school leaders to build teacher
capacity through customized
coaching cycles and evidence-
based best practices. Our approach
is centered on supporting educators
in meeting the needs of diverse
learners, including multilingual
students and those in special
education. By developing inclusive,
responsive coaching models, we help
transform schools into places where
every learner can thrive.
Tailored consulting
Bridges to Belonging LLC is
committed to providing
customized consulting that meets
the unique needs of your school or
district—always with a focus on
improving outcomes for diverse
learners. Our services include
support for federal programs and
equitable funding, federal and
state compliance, and monitoring.
We also offer tailored guidance all
with an equity-centered lens to
ensure programs effectively serve
multilingual learners, students with
disabilities, and other historically
underserved populations.
standards aligned
instructional support
All students—especially diverse
learners—deserve access to effective
instructional systems that support
mastery of standards and promote
meaningful learning transfer. Bridges
to Belonging LLC partners with schools
and districts to implement an
instructional systems model designed
to meet the varied needs of all
learners. Our approach includes
analyzing current systems, designing
inclusive and customized strategies,
ensuring developmentally
appropriate practices, implementing
with fidelity, monitoring for ongoing
support, and evaluating for
continuous improvement. Every step
is grounded in equity and focused on
empowering educators to help
diverse learners thrive.
educator Services
Lesson Reviews
Bridges to Belonging LLC partners
with your educational team to
design high-quality professional
development and job-embedded
coaching that centers on diverse
learners. Our support emphasizes
evidence-based, research-driven
teaching strategies and improved
learning outcomes. We offer both
onsite and virtual options tailored
to teachers across all core content
areas, English Learners (EL), and
Special Education.
professional development
Bridges to Belonging LLC partners
with your educational team to
design high-quality professional
development and job-embedded
coaching that centers on diverse
learners. Our support emphasizes
evidence-based, research-driven
teaching strategies and improved
learning outcomes. We offer both
onsite and virtual options tailored
to teachers across all core content
areas, English Learners (EL), and
Special Education.
student Services
social emotional learning
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) begins
with putting students at the center. At
Bridges to Belonging LLC, we take a
holistic approach that supports the entire
school community—from staff to
students—by strengthening relationships
and building meaningful partnerships
within and beyond the school walls. We
guide faculty and staff through CASEL’s
five competencies, helping schools
develop or refine strong, sustainable SEL
foundations. With a deep commitment to
equity, our work is grounded in the needs
of diverse learners, ensuring every
student feels seen, valued, and
supported.
workshops to support
diverse learners to succeed
Do you need support in addressing
learning gaps among diverse students in
your classrooms? Bridges to Belonging
LLC is here to help. We partner with
schools to design targeted workshops
that focus on closing those gaps through
high-quality instruction. Our workshops
are centered on the needs of diverse
learners and equip teachers with
effective, evidence-based strategies they
can apply immediately. By embedding
best practices into each session, we
ensure both educators and students
benefit—creating more inclusive,
equitable, and impactful learning
environments for all.
Upcoming events
Kimberly de Lara-Staunton is a National Board Certified Teacher and holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and master’s degrees in English as a Second Language (ESL) and Instructional Leadership. She is also a certified yoga instructor for children, youth, and adults. She is currently working on her PhD in Educational Psychology. She began her career in education as a gifted and talented teacher before transitioning into teaching diverse learners. Her work in ESL provided opportunities to grow as a leader and shape educational practices for ESL teachers. She has held roles as team leader, peer coach, and ESL Advisor. Her specialty areas include family and community engagement, designing and facilitating professional development for teachers and school leaders, curriculum development, collaborative leadership, and state and federal compliance. She is a member of the TN TESOL (Tennessee Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages), TESOL, and the Multilingual Memphis Regional Network. In addition, she is a Memphis transplant, a wife, and mother of two teen sons who values mindfulness, inclusion, equity, compassion, integrity, and environmental stewardship.
Kimberly de Lara- Staunton, NBCT, M. Ed
Safiyyah Salaam holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and master’s degrees in Collaborative Education and Educational Leadership with an English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement. She began her career as a special education teacher and team leader and eventually shifted to ESL where she has worked as a team leader, peer coach, and ESL Coordinator. She currently works as the Director of Student Services at a local private school, overseeing equitable services for Title 1, ESL, and intervention students. Her specialty areas include family engagement, instructional planning and coaching, learning differences, and classroom inclusion. She is a member of the TN TESOL (Tennessee Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) and she teaches as a course instructor online for the Ribaat Academic Institute. In addition, she is a Memphis transplant, a wife, and mother of three teen daughters. Her core values are integrity, excellence, child-centeredness, empathy, and cultivation.
Safiyyah Salaam, M.Ed
We’d love to hear
from you!
(901) 295 9663
bridgestobelongingllc@gmail.com
https://bridgestobelongingllc.com
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