Editorial Contributors Spring 2011 Issue

Clara Y Young-White, Ed. D

An Associate Professor in the School of Education at Auburn Montgomery, serves as a journal editor and on an editorial board; instructs a graduate course on cultural diversity and undergraduate courses in Foundations of Education; serves on the Faculty Senate; and authored three books related to parenting (Who’s the Parent; I Love my Child; and Advocating for your Child’s Education). This writer has made numerous presentations at conferences and school districts regarding instructing and managing culturally diverse students, parental involvement and mentoring.

Sheila Austin, Ph. D

Associate Dean/Associate Professor in the School of Education at Auburn Montgomery and instructs courses in Instructional Leadership. The writer developed the newly implemented Instructional Leadership Program, serves as an editorial board member; consultant for the Alabama Education Association; and has over 32 years experience as a public school teacher and administrator. This writer has made numerous presentations on the topics of innovative leadership practices, parental involvement and addressing cultural diversity as a leader, more specifically addressing the need to engage in conversations dealing with race.

Sonia Nieto, Ed.D.

Author and Professor, School of Education, Univ. of Massachusetts, Amherst. Speaks and writes on multicultural education, teacher preparation, the education of Latinos, and other culturally and linguistically diverse student populations.

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Joseph Aguerrebere, Ed.D.

President and CEO of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS) in Arlington, Virginia. Recognized as a national expert on school reform and is an advisor to education organizations, journalists, and government.

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Denise T. Baszile, Ph.D.

Associate Professor in Educational Leadership and Director of Diversity Initiatives for the College of Education at Miami University of Ohio. Teaches courses on curriculum theory, critical race theory, critical media literacy, and African American education.

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Stephen Jones, PhD.

A nationally recognized education and career expert. He is associate dean in the College of Engineering at Villanova University and owner of SAJ Publishing. He is the author of “The Seven Secrets of How to Study,” “The Parent’s Ultimate Education Guide” and “Ultimate  Scholarship Guide.”

Christina Brown, M.A.

Director of the Performance Assessment Initiative at the Center for Collaborative Education (CCE). Masters in Literacy from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Areas of interest and expertise include equity and diversity issues, school leadership, and curriculum development.

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Hollee Freeman, PhD.

Author of several articles and book chapters on both national and international education focused issues. Currently serves as a National Faculty Professor at Lesley University and as Field Director for the Boston Teacher Residency program.

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Ellen Darensbourg, M.S. Ed.

Educator for 20 years. Currently working in Harlem, NY. Classroom teacher, Literacy/Reading Specialist, Literacy Coach/Facilitator, Mentor, Data Specialist, Inquiry Group Leader, Educational Reformer and Activist. NSDC Academy Graduate.

Ayanna Cooper, Ed.D.

Award winning educator, consultant and activist for culturally and linguistically diverse learners. Works for Boston Teacher Residency as an ESL Site Director in Boston, MA and currently serves on the board of Georgia Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages as the immediate past president.

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Erica Hernandez-Scott

Experience in urban education with focus on using culturally responsive practices to improve the quality of urban schools by increasing student achievement and parent involvement. Currently a doctoral student and an Assistant Teaching Professor for the Institute for Urban Education at UMKC.

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Jelani Jabari, PhD.

Founder and president of Pedagogical Solutions, LLC, an educational consulting firm. Career in the educational field for nearly 20 years. Served as school teacher, school administrator, university instructor, and educational consultant.

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Leslie McCracken

Scholar of Columbia University. Freelance writer and editor with background in Talent Management, Diversity Recruitment and Corporate Leadership Development.

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Melanie Frizzell, M.S. Ed.

The author is currently pursuing an Ed.D in Educational Leadership  at Clark Atlanta University.  She serves as a third grade volunteer at an urban elementary school in College Park, Georgia.

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Eric Marshall

Freelance writer and editor for the Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color (COSEBOC). He works as a Research Assistant for Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) and received a BA in English from Brown University.