What the Community is saying.
“Because of Michael our work has shifted to become more intentional, focused and purposeful with how we help our families navigate and disrupt our current educational system. He is an amazing breath of fresh air to our Equity work naming our challenges and helping us push through with urgency and integrity in all we do.”
— Equity & Inclusion Coordinator, District 196
“Working with Michael on some of the challenges that I face in my industry has enabled me to deploy a lot of the skills and strategies that we’ve discussed. Being a minority business owner comes with some additional challenges in Youth Sports Development and having an experienced mind that I can consult with and go through different strategies to navigate equity matters is essential to my entrepreneurial journey.”
— CEO, T. WILL Sports Inc
”He brings in his counseling background into the coaching sessions. He has a gift of asking critical and reflective questions. Whether it is to support a staff member, conduct a professional development workshop or reflect on how I am showing up, he is a great partner on my equity journey.”
— Educator
“Michael Walker has helped me work through numerous problems in life, rather it is professional or personal. He can use his insight as a tool to help you with your creative thinking and establish a sense of understanding. His unique way of listening and observing the situation, before he asks critical questions, that develops into courageous conversations is second to none.”
— Athletic Director, Patrick Henry High School
“When I think of one word to describe Critical Questioning's approach to professional development it is Grace. Walking in, educators know the uncomfortable disparity among our white students and students of color continue to remain stagnant and, in some cases, even rise. Michael and Corey approach every learning opportunity with adults with complete grace and support. They make the room feel OK with not "knowing it all" and they work hard to create an open space for people to share their perspectives and experiences.”
— Assistant Principal House I, Champlin Park High School
”Michael Walker was very effective with supporting my efforts by listening, validating the work, processing and identifying strategies for communicating with staff. In that moment, Michael Walker stood side by side with me in my journey of being an equity leader in education.”
— Principal, Patrick Henry High School