Hola, I’m Rebecca Flores Harper.
I am a bicultural, multilingual Mexican‑American adoptee who grew up in New Haven. As both student and community member, this city shaped me—and today, I’m honored to live, work, and give back to my community.
For nearly 15 years in education, I’ve taught from Pre‑S to postgraduate levels, coached on the soccer field, and collaborated with families, educators, alums, and community leaders—all with one goal: uplifting children and the collective.
Throughout my career, my work has centered on advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging (DEIJBA). For over a decade, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a DEIJBA leader—and now as Director of Equity and Community at Hopkins School in New Haven, CT.
In 2021, I founded AuthenTEACHCity to support educators, organizations, parents, and community members in their DEIJB efforts—to move from theoretical learning to real‑world transformation.
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Identity as catalyst: As a Mexican‑American adoptee, I bring personal insight into the complexities of identity, belonging, and resilience—the same themes I help others navigate in their learning environments.
Lived practice: I’m not just a speaker—I’ve been in classrooms, on fields, in community rooms. I believe action is born from engagement, relationships, and trust.
Local roots, global vision: Raised in New Haven Public Schools, today I work to lift up others in community—especially in my hometown.
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Through AuthenTEACHCity, I guide individuals, teams, and entire organizations in building cultures where every voice belongs:
1:1 & cohort coaching grounded in authenticity and cultural responsiveness
Interactive workshops & speaking engagements on topics like belonging, identity, linguistic equity, and culturally responsive teaching
Ongoing partnership that goes beyond a one‑time session—turning insight into sustainable change
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Whether you are an educator, leader in corporate or nonprofit sectors, or a community seeking to cultivate inclusive spaces, I’m here to walk with you. Together, we’ll lay the bedrock for belonging—not as a buzzword, but as a foundation for long-lasting transformation.
Clients
Millennium Management
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AISNE
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The Privilege Institute
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TOSHA
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Wieden + Kennedy
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Zambezi
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CAIS
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Woodstock Academy
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NAIS
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Millennium Management • AISNE • The Privilege Institute • TOSHA • Wieden + Kennedy • Zambezi • CAIS • Woodstock Academy • NAIS •
FAQs
Who is AuthenTEACHCity for?
Any educator or organization that wants to make immediate and meaningful change within their sphere of influence regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging (DEIJB).
Why Coaching?
Coaching is a practice to empower and unlock potential. It creates connection, fosters relationships, fuels collaboration, and increases autonomy. You will feel more confident in all aspects of your role with regard to DEIJB.
Why AuthenTEACHCity?
Do you want your classroom, practice field, and advisery group to be a place for young people to be themselves? Do you want to cultivate relationships full of trust, compassion, and respect? Together, we will determine how you can better build such spaces and relationships.