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Appearances, Articles, and Features

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Recent Features & Interviews

Dr. Patricia Virella Receives Educational Change Emerging Scholar Award from AERA

March 2023

Recognition for groundbreaking work on equity-oriented crisis leadership

PBS NewsHour Classroom Educator Voice Blog

May 2022

Article on educational leadership during challenging times

International Education News: Lead the Change Series

December 2021

Q&A on urban educational leadership and equity

Harvard Education Press Author Spotlight: Crisis as Catalyst

Video series featuring Dr. Virella discussing case studies, reader takeaways, and the framework for equity-oriented crisis leadership.

Patricia M. Virella Speaks about Case Studies from Crisis as Catalyst

Patricia M. Virella Discusses What She Hopes Readers Learn from Crisis as Catalyst

Patricia M. Virella on Takeaways from Crisis as Catalyst

Book Talks & Presentations

University at Buffalo: "Leadership in the Eye of the Storm: Harnessing Crisis for Innovation"

Sarah Lawrence College: "Hope in Action"

Multiple University and Conference Presentations Nationwide

Podcast Appearances

Available for podcast interviews on topics including:

Expert Commentary

Dr. Virella is available for expert commentary on:

School crisis response and management
Equity-oriented leadership practices
Educational policy impacts on marginalized communities
Leadership during complex, overlapping challenges (polycrisis)
Hope and resilience in educational settings
Urban education and school reform

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