In this episode of Ridgemont4'sFinest-The Podcast, Michelle Williams returns to give us an update on her ongoing fight with Houston ISD after the board voted to terminate her contract at the October 9th board meeting. She explains what's next in her fight to clear her name and breaks down what the Chapter 21 process really looks like for Texas teachers facing nonrenewal or termination — and why so many educators don’t realize they have rights worth fighting for.
Michelle also opens up about the realities of teaching emerging bilingual students under HISD’s new system, the culture of retaliation that silences teachers, and the critical role unions play in protecting educators.
Now, she’s taking that same fire from the classroom to the Capitol — running for State Representative for District 127 to fight for the future of public education in Texas.
This is more than a story about one teacher — it’s a wake-up call for every educator to know their rights, stand together, and support leaders who actually represent them.
