About
About New Chapter Coaching & Consulting
Creating spaces where multilingual learners, educators, and communities feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow.
I am Dr. Mehtap A., an educator, researcher, and multilingual learning specialist with more than sixteen years of experience across K–12, higher education, and nonprofit settings. Through New Chapter Coaching & Consulting, my team and I partner with individuals, schools, and organizations to design inclusive, research-informed, and heart-centered learning experiences that strengthen confidence, connection, and capacity.
“Education thrives when it uplifts and connects. Together, we can create learning spaces that empower, inspire, and open new possibilities for every learner.”
Meet Dr. Mehtap Akay
I am Dr. Mehtap Akay, an educator, researcher, and multilingual learning specialist with more than sixteen years of experience across K–12 schools, refugee resettlement programs, higher education, and adult and teacher education. As the founder and principal coach at New Chapter Coaching & Consulting, I partner with schools, universities, nonprofits, and professionals to design inclusive, culturally responsive, and equitable learning experiences that empower both educators and multilingual learners.
“Education, to me, is not just what I do; it is who I am.”
Why I Do This Work
My work is deeply personal. It grows out of my own journey as an immigrant, multilingual, and multicultural educator navigating new languages, systems, and cultures. These experiences taught me the power of belonging, the importance of culturally responsive teaching, and the need for compassionate, inclusive support for both learners and educators.
Over the past sixteen years, I have worked across classrooms, communities, and continents—from K–12 schools to higher education and nonprofit organizations. As a teacher educator, I have had the privilege of preparing and mentoring future teachers, helping them build the confidence, empathy, and skills to serve diverse students and families.
I believe that strong, well-supported teachers lead to well-supported students and families. Effective professional learning should empower educators as much as it empowers learners.
Through New Chapter Coaching & Consulting, my team and I bring this belief to life. We collaborate with schools, universities, nonprofits, and individuals to design professional learning, coaching, and consulting experiences that honor multilingualism, strengthen equity, and foster community.
Our approach blends research-based strategies with heart-centered practice, creating learning environments where educators, students, and families can grow and thrive together.
“Education thrives when it uplifts and connects. Together, we can create learning spaces that empower, inspire, and open new possibilities for every learner.”
Vision
Our Vision
At New Chapter Coaching & Consulting, our vision is to help create a world where every learner and educator has equitable access to meaningful, inclusive, and empowering education. We envision schools, organizations, and communities where multilingualism is celebrated as an asset, diversity is embraced as strength, and educators are equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and compassion to support every learner’s journey.
“When teachers feel supported and valued, students and families thrive.”
Mission
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower multilingual learners, and the educators and organizations who serve them, through culturally and linguistically responsive coaching, consulting, and professional learning. We aim to:
- Support schools and educators in designing equitable, inclusive learning environments.
- Strengthen educators’ capacity to meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of diverse learners.
- Provide multilingual adults and professionals with tools to build confidence, communication skills, and career growth.
- Collaborate with leaders and teams to create sustainable, strengths-based systems that foster belonging and achievement.
Our Approach
We combine coaching, consulting, and collaborative design to create meaningful, sustainable change. Our work is grounded in:
- Culturally and linguistically responsive practices
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and trauma-informed approaches
- Inclusive and equitable instructional design
- Strengths-based coaching and reflection
- Practical, adaptable implementation for real classrooms and communities
We meet every client where they are—with empathy, expertise, and a shared commitment to creating solutions that truly work.
Who We Work With
Schools & Districts
Building educator capacity to support multilingual, newcomer, and refugee students.
Universities & Teacher Education Programs
Preparing future teachers with inclusive, culturally sustaining practices.
Nonprofits & Community Organizations
Designing programs that promote equity and engagement for diverse learners.
Individuals & Professionals
Offering graduate school application guidance, academic writing and research support, publication mentoring, and 1:1 business or conversational English coaching to help multilingual adults strengthen confidence and communication.
Our Philosophy
We believe education is a shared journey built on collaboration, compassion, and inclusion. We see multilingualism as an asset, diversity as strength, and belonging as the foundation for all learning.
“Every partnership is a chance to create meaningful impact and collective growth.”
Ready to Begin a New Chapter?
Whether you are a multilingual adult seeking personalized coaching, a teacher candidate preparing to enter the classroom, or a school or organization striving to build more inclusive practices, I would love to connect. Together, we can design the support, strategies, and learning experiences that help you and your community grow with confidence and purpose.
Creating spaces where multilingual learners, educators, and communities feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow.