I am a passionate leader with over 20 years of experience in K–12 and post-secondary education. My personal and professional work focuses on eliminating institutionalized inequities in our society based on race, gender, class, sexuality, language, and country of origin. As an educator, I employ culturally relevant and sustaining pedagogy and inclusive practices to create meaningful and affirming learning spaces for all students. As a community leader, I bring compassion, creative thinking, and a critical lens to identifying stakeholder-centered solutions that promote equity and access.
Publications:
College-going and college-staying capital: Supporting underrepresented minority students at predominantly white institutions In L. Venis & G. Berg (Eds.)
Accessibility and Diversity in the 21st Century University. (2020).
Counter-Stories in Higher Education: Narratives of Minority Students at Predominantly White Universities. (2018).
Dissertation.
Robert Morris University. -Teaching in higher education: A companion text for becoming college faculty. (2016). Moon Township, PA: RMU University Press. BlackSpeare: Hip-hop, Tricksters, and the Bard. (2007).
Master’s thesis.
Arizona State University. Programs: -Building a Positive School Climate Cohort for K-12 Educators. (2024-25). Professional Development Cohort for PA Educators, The Consortium of Public Education. -Human-Centered Design for K-12 Administrators. (2024-25).
Pennsylvania Department of Education Continuing Education Course, The Consortium of Public Education. -Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. (2021). Internal PD for the Consortium of Public Education.
