Services

My Services

Building Equitable, Community-Centered Education Systems

I help organizations develop education systems that prioritize equity, sustainability, and collective liberation through community-centered solutions.

I believe that community-integrated education improves outcomes and promotes community well being. Through intentional collaboration between educational organizations, families, and the community, education extends beyond the classroom to foster lifelong learning, meeting the needs of everyone involved along the way.

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How I Support Organizations

Combining my expertise in culturally sustaining curriculum & instruction and knowledge of education policy with my skills in research, program development, and team building, I empower organizations in improving educational equity using collaborative participatory action research approaches.

Curriculum & Instruction

I develop and promote instructional strategies, curriculum, and programs rooted in community practice that will engage diverse students in critical thinking, stimulate community action, and inspire life-long learning.

 

Area of Focus

  • Instructional strategies
  • Curriculum development
  • Community-based learning
  • Critical thinking & student engagement

Research & Program Development

I believe that advancing equity and justice requires elevating marginalized voices.

I am intentional in the questions I ask and strive ensure that all stakeholders are consulted and considered when tackling problems and developing solutions.

This is the reason I take a community-based participatory action research approach.

 

Area of Focus

  • Participatory action research
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Collaborative problem-solving
  • Equity-centered program development

Leadership & Team Development

I believe that strong teams are composed of individuals with diverse character strengths. When leaders identify, value, and draw on the different strengths of individual team members, everyone benefits.

Impact is multiplied and sustained when leaders are facilitators who motivate and inspire others towards continual improvement.

 

Area of Focus

  • Leadership development
  • Team building
  • Strength-based leadership
  • Collaborative leadership practice

My Approach

Ultimately, I believe it’s important to communicate in a genuine and sincere way, taking responsibility for feelings and accountability for actions.

Honesty is the base of genuine relationships and strong teams. Transparency builds trust.

Both of these—honesty and transparency—are required for teams and communities to thrive.