Martin Odima Jr., MA, is a Special Education Teacher Coach in Minnesota's Saint Paul Public School (SPPS) District. He is an Adjunct Faculty at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. He studied psychology at the University of Minnesota and completed his master’s in special education at the University of St. Thomas. His scholarly interests focus on educational equity, inclusive practices for students with disabilities, and retention of teachers of color. His publications include a chapter focusing on teaching strategies for special education teachers to thrive and persist in the field. Also, Martin has written several journal articles about building culturally sustaining practices within school communities.