Teaching & Mentorship

Preparing the Next Generation of Equity-Oriented Educational Leaders

Teaching Philosophy

Teaching is an act of hope. Every semester, I have the privilege of working with current and aspiring school leaders who are committed to making education more just, more equitable, and more liberatory.

My teaching is grounded in the belief that educational leadership is both deeply practical and profoundly theoretical. My students need frameworks they can use tomorrow in their schools, and they need critical lenses to interrogate systems of power and oppression.

I create learning environments where:

Theory meets practice: We don't just read about leadership—we examine how it plays out in real schools serving real communities
Critical thinking is central: We question assumptions, challenge dominant narratives, and develop capacity for ongoing critical reflection
Voices are centered: Particularly the voices and experiences of marginalized communities
Hope is cultivated: We face hard truths about educational inequity while maintaining commitment to transformation

Graduate Courses

I teach in the field of educational leadership in P-12 settings, with courses including:

Educational Leadership in Urban Contexts

Examining the unique challenges and opportunities of leading schools in urban environments, with focus on equity, community partnership, and culturally responsive leadership.

Crisis Leadership & Organizational Change

Exploring how leaders navigate crisis while driving organizational transformation and centering equity.

Educational Policy Analysis

Critically examining education reform policies and their differential impacts on marginalized communities.

Qualitative Research Methods

Building research capacity through portraiture, grounded theory, case study, and other qualitative approaches.

Equity-Oriented Leadership Practices

Developing practical skills and critical frameworks for leading schools in ways that advance social justice.

Doctoral Student Mentorship

I work closely with doctoral students who are developing their own research agendas in educational leadership, equity, and social justice.

My mentorship includes:

Research design and methodology guidance

Theoretical framework development

Academic writing and publication support

Professional development and career preparation

Collaborative research opportunities

Research Collaborations

I regularly collaborate with doctoral students on research projects, presentations, and publications, providing authentic apprenticeship experiences in academic scholarship.

Curriculum Development

As a former doctoral program director, I’ve designed and developed curriculum for educational leadership preparation programs, ensuring that future leaders are equipped with both practical competencies and critical consciousness.

Student Outcomes

My students go on to serve as:

What they all share: a commitment to equity-oriented leadership and the tools to make it real in their contexts.