April Eberhardt is a dedicated educator, writer, and advocate with a passion for transformational leadership and cultural responsiveness. With a career spanning public education and nonprofit work, she has served as a teacher, college and career specialist, diversity, equity, and inclusion trainer, and tutor. April’s expertise lies in fostering educational empowerment, relationship-building, and opportunity readiness—especially for historically marginalized communities.

As a college and career counselor in Spokane Public Schools, April goes beyond traditional advising, actively advocating for students facing racial injustice, systemic barriers, and social inequities. Her unwavering commitment to youth empowerment is evident in her hands-on approach, ensuring students are not only academically prepared but also equipped with the self-advocacy skills necessary to navigate an often-unjust world.

April also serves as the current editor of The Black Lens, a nonprofit news organization amplifying the voices and stories of Spokane’s Black community. A longtime contributor to the publication, she uses her platform to spark critical conversations and uplift underrepresented narratives.

A graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania (B.A. in English), Central Michigan University (M.S. in General Administration), and National University (M.Ed. in Cross-Cultural Teaching), April has dedicated her career to education in various capacities. She has taught English and language arts to students from grades 5-12 in California, Germany (Department of Defense schools), and Spokane. She has also served as a Culturally Responsive Trainer with the Washington Education Association, helping educators develop inclusive, equity-driven teaching practices.

April’s impact extends into leadership roles within the community. She is the NAACP Spokane Education Committee Chair, a member of The Links, Inc., and has served on the Leadership Spokane Board. Her contributions to education and social justice have earned her several accolades, including the Commander’s Leadership Award (Spangdahlem Air Base, 2017) and the Washington Education Association Human and Civil Rights Award (2021). In 2024, she was recognized as one of The Spokesman-Review’s Women of the Year for her tireless advocacy and support of Spokane’s youth.

As a self-published children’s book author, April aims to cultivate cultural representation in literature. Inspired by her three children, her books showcase diverse narratives and real-life experiences, reinforcing the importance of authentic representation for young readers.

April lives in Spokane County’s West Plains area with her family. A military spouse of 24 years, she is married to Ret. Master Sgt. Edward Eberhardt, with whom she shares two young adult daughters and a teenage son.

With an unyielding commitment to anti-racism, community empowerment, and educational equity, April Eberhardt continues to be a powerful force for change—ensuring that every child has an advocate, every voice is heard, and every community thrives.

Thank You April!

We are so grateful to April for her contributions as a valued community leader and guest panelist at a YWCA Spokane facilitated event.

Check out YWCA Spokane's Racial & Social Justice Spotlight blog series where we met with and interviewed April to learn more about her work in Spokane.

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