The Stowe Center for Literary Activism (Harriet Beecher Stowe Center)’s mission is to encourage social justice and literary activism by exploring the legacy of Harriet Beecher Stowe and all who advocate hope and freedom then and now.Our vision is a world in which engagement leads to empathy, empowerment, and change for good.

5+ years of experience teaching at the university level.University of ConnecticutCourse: EDLR 3350: Introduction to Education Based Sport CommunicationCourse: EDLR 3300W: Education in Society (Sport)Course: EDLR 3547W: Introduction to Educational Youth Development Course: UNIV 1800: UConn First Year ExperienceCourse: UNIV 1810: Business Connections Learning CommunityTeaching Style: Collaborative/Facilitator (Critical Pedagogy Infusion)-Develop course materials and assess student mastery of academic skills and competencies as determined by course outcomes-Provide educational advice, professional development, and academic strategies for studentsCollaborate with various university partners (Academic Achievement Center and Student Support Services) to develop best practices for diverse students and increase academic self-efficacy.-Apply innovative college success strategies and support programs for college prep/developmental students

Overall Responsibilities and Accomplishments:-Provide strategic planning and direction of diversity initiatives for the school-Establish, build, and strengthen partnerships with business executive leadership and university officials.-Orchestrate collaborative opportunities with university students and corporate partners -Planned and implemented programming for over 10,000+ students (UConn/High School) -Address issues of diversity and inclusion within the university pipeline (middle school/ secondary/ post secondary)-Coordinate diverse peer mentorship opportunities for students with educational and business professionals to explore job opportunities-Provide transitional programs and workshops for students and parents to prepare plans after graduation-Hosted training for high school staff on trends and policies of relevant careers for college bound students-Produce Executive Data Reports and Metrics on the effectiveness of programs-develop grant and contract proposals for diversity outreach including planning, data collection, program design, delivery systems and evaluations-Responsible for supervision and evaluation of professional staff and student workers; responsible for providing effectiveness plans and department performance reviews; responsible for recording student involvement

Neag School of EducationUConn Graduate School Ph.D. Fellow (Giolas-Harriott Fellowship (GHF))-Highest and Most Prestigious University Research Fellowship (<1%)

Design and implement educational seminars for student academic success. Serve as apart of local minority support group for urban student achievement.

Mission: To visually inspire, socially impact, and positively influence today's students and young professionals. Vision: To capture and promote students who are impacting their school and community in a positive way, while implementing programs that provide enrichment and youth development. Our programs will empower and prepare students and young professionals' with the skills needed for a successful educational future.Establish and maintain an international website designed to promote positive student imagesOrganize summits, symposiums, workshops, and mentorship programs for teachers (k-12)Organize summits, symposiums, workshops, and mentorship programs for teachers and students (ages 10-26)Establish partnerships with public and private organizations in education to identify best practices and publicationsResearch and interview academic scholars regarding their educational passions and pursuitsRecruit peers and students to contribute to website contentAccomplishmentsGenerated an audience of over 4 million readers in all 50 states and 15+ countriesPublished author of the book “Students With Academic Goals” Middle School, High School, and College EditionsFeatured Presenter on The National Black Student Institute tour (22+ Cities)Facilitated institutes, symposiums, and workshops for students on topics and motivation

Weekly seminars dedicated to inspiring diverse talent of Educators Professional development Leadership training Effective networking Critical thinking and applied practice Conduct Research Assessments and interview educators and scholars regarding their educational passions and pursuitsTriage mentoring

Assisted in collecting research on educators in urban school districtsPerformed Qualitative interviews on school educators and minority studentsCreated and administered survey assessments to school educators

Program consultant providing leadership and programming for college of business student activities and Title Sponsor Program – 3M Frontline (3M Company)Responsible for supervision and evaluation of professional staff and student workers; responsible for maintaining corporate relationships with university partner 3M) Coordinated internship opportunities and worked with case competition teams Evaluated and communicated the academic and corporate progress of students to school administrators