(FREE) Montessori Colloquium : Lovescaping in Education: A Talk by Irene Greaves
2024-02-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Irene Greaves, an accomplished educator and Lovescaper with an M.Ed. from The University of Pennsylvania, is on a mission to redefine education through the power of love in action. Join the author, founder, and CEO of Lovescaping on February 20th at 7pm ET for a transformative presentation. Discover how Lovescaping, a philosophy of life and an educational framework, cultivates the 15 pillars of love in action. Explore the profound impact of humility, empathy, respect, communication, care, compassion, and more on education and life. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a visionary educator who believes that practicing love in action should be the paramount purpose of education.
Please register in advance for this meeting, and feel free to share the registration link with your friends and colleagues:
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About Irene Greaves:
Irene Greaves is a passionate educator and Lovescaper. She has an M.Ed. from The University of Pennsylvania and believes learning to practice love in action should be the most important purpose of education. She is the Author, Founder and CEO of Lovescaping, her philosophy of life and pedagogy of love based on her global life experience, turned educational framework to teach and cultivate the 15 pillars of love in action: humility, empathy, respect, communication, care, compassion, patience, honesty, vulnerability, trust, solidarity, liberation, gratitude, forgiveness, and hope.

Virtual Information Session (FREE)
2024-02-23 12:00 - 19:00
Join us on Friday, February 23rd at 12:00 p.m. or 7 p.m. ET for a virtual information session about our graduate degree programs in Montessori Education and Montessori Leadership.
You’ll meet with member of our Administrative team who will discuss:

The history of Sarasota University
Our current program offerings and how to pick the best one for you based on your current position and future goals.
What strengths-based learning is, and how we incorporate this philosophy into our curriculum to ensure each student has the opportunity to develop their skills based on their own strengths.
Our faculty and staff, who bring research, experience, and passion into the virtual classroom.
The application process and the next steps on enrolling.

To register, please visit https://bit.ly/3uk7tSy. The info session will be held on Zoom and a confirmation email will be sent to you with the link!

(FREE) Montessori Colloquium: Courageous Conversation With Cassi Mackey
2024-03-19 19:00 - 20:30
Join Sarasota University and Cassi Mackey on March 19th at 7PM ET for an insightful webinar on Courages Conversations. When you think of Courageous Conversation, think connection, understanding, integrity, authenticity, empathy, and curiosity. Think school transformation.
When school communities embrace and practice Courageous Conversations it enhances the faculty and staff’s capacity to serve as effective agents of success, it provides structure for the highest level of collaboration, alignment, and partnership within the school community, and it helps with sustainable change. It allows us to live up to our highest potential as Montessori practitioners.
We invite Montessori schools to create a culture that engages in Courageous Conversation as a community practice, creating a community that actively brings issues to the surface challenges and celebrates the thinking and logic of differing points of view, thereby managing problems and discussing concerns that may otherwise go unaddressed and unresolved. Effects can range from minimizing gossip and venting to the building of trust in and consistency of a community’s handling of difficult issues.
And since we cannot teach what we do not practice, teachers’ understanding of and willingness to engage in Courageous Conversation is imperative to help ourselves, our families, and our students develop intrapersonal and interpersonal skills. Courageous Conversations are important in both the school, classroom community, and in homes.
Please register in advance for this meeting, and feel free to share the registration link with your friends and colleagues:
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About Cassi Mackey:
Cassi Mackey, M.Ed., has been in the Montessori field for 30 years as a Montessori lead teacher and Montessori school principal. She is currently an American Montessori Society (AMS) School Accreditation Commissioner, a trainer for the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Administrators Certificate Course, an Instructional Guide for the Center for Guided Montessori Studies (CGMS) Leadership Certification Program, and a mentor for the Greenspring Center for Lifelong Learning Leadership Mentor Community. She has also completed the AMS Anti-bias Anti-racist certification course and is active in AMI’s Voices of Educateurs san Frontiéres. Cassi consults and provides advice to Montessori communities that are intent on generating positive and lasting change through the Montessori pedagogy.
Fun fact. Cassi taught with her husband, Pete, in an upper elementary classroom and their dog, Truck, was their classroom pet. So, Montessori was all in the family.
Contact her via email at cassimackey11@gmail.com.

(FREE) Montessori Colloquium: Navigating AI Conversations: Empowering Educators and Students with Dana Anderson
2024-04-16 19:00 - 20:30
Join Sarasota University and Dana Anderson on April 16th at 7 p.m. ET for an insightful webinar on Navigating AI conversations in a manner that empowers educators and students.
During this colloquium, Dana Anderson, MS, will discuss ways Montessorians can learn about, experiment with, and discuss AI with our fellow educators and students, as well as why it’s vital to maintain a Montessori-based approach when doing so. Whether it’s understanding the basics of AI in the midst of rapid progress and the ethical considerations when introducing AI to the classroom or simply student engagement and personal use, let’s talk about how Maria Montessori has, as usual, given us the framework and tools to guide us into guiding students through the next global evolution, one child at a time.

Please register in advance for this meeting, and feel free to share the registration link with your friends and colleagues:

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About Dana Anderson:
Dana Anderson, MS, is a Montessori educator, kids’ digital content expert, writer, and mom of three. She is Montessori Primary and Lower Elementary certified and is currently in Secondary training. For more than 15 years through her work with tech companies, schools, and nonprofits, Dana has worked to provide high-quality digital content for children and adolescents as well as amplify youth voices on issues that affect their lives online and offline, especially as it relates to education and inclusion.

(FREE) Montessori Colloquium: The Age Of Generative AI With Dr. Suzanne Newell
2024-05-14 19:00 - 20:30
Join Sarasota University and Dr. Suzanne Newell on May 21st at 7 p.m. ET for an insightful webinar on The Age of Generative AI.

What does it mean to be educated in the age of Generative AI?
You’ve likely heard the hype about AI recently, and you may also have used ChatGPT to write a few emails. While there are certainly lots of unanswered questions about the impact the technology will have on society, a vexing question within our field is – What does it mean to be educated? In an era where computers can write for us, compute for us, plan for us, and present for us… where do our skills matter?

Please register in advance for this meeting, and feel free to share the registration link with your friends and colleagues:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tduqgqDIqHdBKhZDbWq9RRWXCGNZyZlL0
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About Dr. Suzanne Newell:
Suzanne’s educational career spans over 25 years and includes public sector experience as a teacher, campus leader, curriculum specialist, executive director, professional developer, consultant, coach, and adjunct professor. Having served in small, mid-size, and large districts spanning a wide array of demographic and geographic configurations, she brings deep and broad understandings to her work in education. While she spent most of her career serving public schools, her current role as Chief Education Strategist for a technology company allows her to support a wide array of educational contexts, providing professional learning, advising, and mentoring current and future school leaders. In addition to this work as a Strategist, she recently founded the ConnectEd Learning Community and hopes to use this platform to give back to the field that has helped shaped the leader she has become.

Website: https://connectedlearningcommunity.com/

(FREE) Montessori Colloquium: Creating & Maintaining Affirming Spaces
2024-06-18 19:00 - 20:00
Join Sarasota University and Elena Rosemond on June 18th at 7 p.m. ET for an insightful webinar on Creating & Maintaining Affirming Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Youth.

This pride month join queer Montessorian, Elena Rosemond, for a talk about creating and maintaining affirming spaces for our LGBTQIA+ youth. Queer youth are at higher risk of mental health issues when they don’t have access to affirming spaces where they’re accepted and, better yet, celebrated. An affirming space can be a school, a classroom, or a teacher. Join us on Tuesday June 18th at 7 PM ET, to learn more about becoming that affirming space for the queer youth in your world.

Please register in advance for this meeting, and feel free to share the registration link with your friends and colleagues:

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About Elena Rosemond
Elena Rosemond (she/her) has spent her career in education, with the bulk of the past twenty years spent as a Montessorian. As an Early Childhood Montessori teacher Elena thrives on the combination of chaos and structure that comes with working daily with preschoolers, finding no greater source of joy than casual conversations with three year olds. As a school director Elena is dedicated to creating a school community that is welcoming, empathy centered, and accessible. Working in a growing area with very few Montessori schools Elena is invested in cultivating Montessorians and growing access to Montessori for both students and teachers.

Elena has her BFA in Photography from the Maryland Institute College of Art, her MACTE Early Childhood credential, and her Masters of Arts in Montessori Leadership from Sarasota University. Elena is a member of the Montessori Association of North Carolina’s Education and Governance Board. She is also a board member of the LGBT Center of the Cape Fear.
Originally from Durham, Elena has lived in Southeastern North Carolina since 2012. She has two small(ish) children and spends her free time trying to convince them to wear socks. Additionally she enjoys floating in the ocean, running, and photographing birds.

Sarasota University Classes Begin
2024-06-26 08:00 - 17:00
Sarasota University kicks off its summer session on Wednesday, June 26th. Don’t miss out on this chance to further your Montessori career, complete the application today!!

(FREE) Montessori Colloquium: How Montessori Pedagogy Promotes a Child's Connection to the Natural World
2024-07-16 19:00 - 20:00
Join Sarasota University and Heather White on July 16th at 7 p.m. ET for an insightful webinar on Back to Nature: How Montessori Pedagogy Promotes a Child’s Connection to the Natural World!
Join us for an exhilarating webinar on July 16th 7PM ET that covers how Montessori pedagogy fosters a child’s deep connection to the natural world! We’ll uncover the incredible benefits of outdoor learning and how a bond with nature nurtures young minds. Dive into the ways Montessori schools create these connections through dynamic outdoor classrooms, enchanting natural playspaces, inspiring “going out” experiences, and seamless integration of natural elements brought into indoor classroom environments. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the magic of nature in Montessori education!

Please register in advance for this meeting, and feel free to share the registration link with your friends and colleagues:

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About Heather White
Heather White has worked in the world of Montessori for more than fifteen years. She began her
career as a Montessori early childhood guide and continued her path to work in the elementary I
and elementary II classrooms, and later as an Associate Head of School. Heather now works in
several capacities with adult learners working to receive their Montessori certification from The
Center for Guided Montessori Studies and creates digital content for several Montessori
organizations including the American Montessori Society, MirusToys and Guide & Grow.
Heather holds an Ed.S. degree in School Psychology from the University of Central Florida, an
M.Ed. with a concentration in Montessori Studies from Plymouth State University, and she’s a
Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Heather is AMS credentialed at the 3-6 and 6-9 age
groups and also has experience with children ages 0-3 and 9-12.
Heather lives with her husband, Noah, and her dog, Ellie, in quaint and quiet Eustis, Florida. In
her spare time, she enjoys reading, shopping, and playing escape games and going to Disney
with her husband. She also volunteers as an administrator for the largest Montessori at Home 0-
3 Facebook group and is the treasurer of Florida Montessori Partnerships.

(FREE) Montessori Colloquium: Part Two : The Age Of Generative AI With Dr. Suzanne Newell
2024-08-20 19:00 - 20:00
Join Sarasota University and Dr. Suzanne Newell on August 20th at 7 p.m. ET for a continuation of her insightful webinar on The Age of Generative AI.

What does it mean to be educated in the age of Generative AI?
You’ve likely heard the hype about AI recently, and you may also have used ChatGPT to write a few emails. While there are certainly lots of unanswered questions about the impact the technology will have on society, a vexing question within our field is – What does it mean to be educated? In an era where computers can write for us, compute for us, plan for us, and present for us… where do our skills matter?

Please register in advance for this meeting, and feel free to share the registration link with your friends and colleagues:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tduqgqDIqHdBKhZDbWq9RRWXCGNZyZlL0
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

About Dr. Suzanne Newell:
Suzanne’s educational career spans over 25 years and includes public sector experience as a teacher, campus leader, curriculum specialist, executive director, professional developer, consultant, coach, and adjunct professor. Having served in small, mid-size, and large districts spanning a wide array of demographic and geographic configurations, she brings deep and broad understandings to her work in education. While she spent most of her career serving public schools, her current role as Chief Education Strategist for a technology company allows her to support a wide array of educational contexts, providing professional learning, advising, and mentoring current and future school leaders. In addition to this work as a Strategist, she recently founded the ConnectEd Learning Community and hopes to use this platform to give back to the field that has helped shaped the leader she has become.

Website: https://connectedlearningcommunity.com/

Virtual Information Session: Dual Enrollment Option
2024-08-22 20:00 - 21:00
Sarasota University Virtual Information Session: Dual Enrollment Option
Join this free information session to learn more about our innovative dual enrollment program. Combine your passion for Montessori Education with academic excellence. Our experienced faculty will guide you through the process of earning both your Montessori teacher credential and your college degree simultaneously. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the field of education.

Here’s what you can expect:

Meet the CGMS & SU Faculty: Interact with our dedicated team of Montessori experts and gain firsthand knowledge about our programs.
Program Details Unveiled: Explore our comprehensive curriculum, learning format, and the diverse career paths available after certification.
Interactive Q&A Session: Have your specific questions addressed by our admissions advisors to ensure CGMS aligns perfectly with your aspirations.
Seamless Dual Enrollment Option: Learn about the seamless integration of Montessori training and higher education.

How to Join: Register Here: https://share.hsforms.com/1Mj5FAqfzRdSKdzqSgQfjVAqjtlw
After you’ve completed this registration you will be sent a confirmation email with event details and a meeting link!
Learn More: For a sneak peek into the world of CGMS Certificate Programs visit www.cgms.edu to explore detailed program information.

Dr. Maria Montessori’s Birthday
2024-08-31 08:00 - 17:00

Labor Day
2024-09-02 08:00 - 17:00

International Day of Charity
2024-09-05 08:00 - 17:00

Virtual Information Session: Dual Enrollment Option
2024-09-10 20:00 - 21:00
Sarasota University Virtual Information Session: Dual Enrollment Option
Join this free information session to learn more about our innovative dual enrollment program. Combine your passion for Montessori Education with academic excellence. Our experienced faculty will guide you through the process of earning both your Montessori teacher credential and your college degree simultaneously. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the field of education.

Here’s what you can expect:

Meet the CGMS & SU Faculty: Interact with our dedicated team of Montessori experts and gain firsthand knowledge about our programs.
Program Details Unveiled: Explore our comprehensive curriculum, learning format, and the diverse career paths available after certification.
Interactive Q&A Session: Have your specific questions addressed by our admissions advisors to ensure CGMS aligns perfectly with your aspirations.
Seamless Dual Enrollment Option: Learn about the seamless integration of Montessori training and higher education.

How to Join: Click to Register Now
After you’ve completed this registration you will be sent a confirmation email with event details and a meeting link!
Learn More: For a sneak peek into the world of CGMS Certificate Programs visit www.cgms.edu to explore detailed program information.

Hispanic Heritage Month
2024-09-15 08:00 - 2024-10-15 17:00

(FREE) Montessori Colloquium: Demystifying Dyslexia
2024-09-17 19:00 - 20:00
Join Sarasota University and Holli Forrest on September 17th at 7 p.m. ET for an insightful webinar on Demystifying Dyslexia.

Dyslexia, one of the most common learning disabilities, is often misunderstood. In this webinar, we’ll dispel common myths and provide a clear understanding of its characteristics, identification process, and effective evidence-based interventions.
Key takeaways:

Debunk dyslexia myths: Learn the truth about dyslexia and what it really means.
Understand the characteristics: Discover the unique ways dyslexia can manifest.
Learn about identification: Understand how dyslexia is diagnosed.
Explore effective interventions: Discover evidence-based strategies to support individuals with dyslexia.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into dyslexia. Register now for this free webinar!

Please register in advance for this meeting, and feel free to share the registration link with your friends and colleagues:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tduqgqDIqHdBKhZDbWq9RRWXCGNZyZlL0
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About Holli Forrest:
Holli Forrest is a special education leader with a doctorate in special populations leadership. She has over 18 years of experience in teaching from pre-kindergarten to the college level and has served as a district leader in the Houston Independent School District. Currently, she is a faculty member at Sarasota University and Blinn College and also provides dyslexia therapy in private practice to children and adults.

Virtual Information Session: Dual Enrollment Option
2024-09-19 20:00 - 21:00
Sarasota University Virtual Information Session: Dual Enrollment Option
Join this free information session to learn more about our innovative dual enrollment program. Combine your passion for Montessori Education with academic excellence. Our experienced faculty will guide you through the process of earning both your Montessori teacher credential and your college degree simultaneously. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the field of education.

Here’s what you can expect:

Meet the CGMS & SU Faculty: Interact with our dedicated team of Montessori experts and gain firsthand knowledge about our programs.
Program Details Unveiled: Explore our comprehensive curriculum, learning format, and the diverse career paths available after certification.
Interactive Q&A Session: Have your specific questions addressed by our admissions advisors to ensure CGMS aligns perfectly with your aspirations.
Seamless Dual Enrollment Option: Learn about the seamless integration of Montessori training and higher education.

How to Join: Register Here: Click to Register Here
After you’ve completed this registration you will be sent a confirmation email with event details and a meeting link!
Learn More: For a sneak peek into the world of CGMS Certificate Programs visit www.cgms.edu to explore detailed program information.

International Day of Peace
2024-09-21 08:00 - 17:00

National Principals Month
2024-10-01 08:00 - 17:00

World Teachers’ Day
2024-10-02 08:00 - 17:00

Indigenous People Day
2024-10-14 08:00 - 17:00

(FREE) Montessori Colloquium: Breaking Through the Bias of Boy Behavior: Creating Successful Classroom Environments for High Energy Boys
2024-10-15 19:00 - 20:00
Join Sarasota University and Shelia Linville on October 15th, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET to unlock the secrets to creating thriving classroom environments for high-energy boys in Breaking Through the Bias of Boy Behavior: Creating Successful Classroom Environments for High-Energy Boys.
In this dynamic session, we’ll dive into the fascinating neurobiology of boys and uncover how their unique developmental traits shape their behavior in both the early childhood and elementary years. You’ll gain insights into how traditional expectations around boys’ behavior can impact classroom harmony—and more importantly, how shifting those perspectives can transform your teaching. Walk away with fresh, practical strategies to embrace boys’ natural energy and foster a positive, engaging learning environment that supports their full potential.
Don’t miss this opportunity to challenge old norms and discover new ways to help boys thrive!
Please register in advance for this meeting, and feel free to share the registration link with your friends and colleagues:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tduqgqDIqHdBKhZDbWq9RRWXCGNZyZlL0
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About Sheila Linville
Sheila Linville founded Lake Mary Montessori Academy (LMMA) in 1995 where she was a beloved teacher and
Head of School for almost three decades until her retirement in 2021. She is an educator, mentor, coach, and
inspiration to the teachers, parents, and children in her local sphere of influence and beyond earning her
Montessori Credentials in both Early Childhood and Elementary from the American Montessori Society. In addition
to being a valuable resource to families, faculty, and leadership, Sheila is also a distinguished presenter and
keynote speaker serving the National and International Montessori community. She is active with school
leadership development through AMS’s Educational Leadership Fellowship Program (E.L.F.) and the Center for
Guided Montessori Studies (CGMS) as a Leadership Program Practicum Advisor and Instructional Guide for
Elementary and Leadership cohorts. Additionally, she created the Andrews Educational Institute, which provides
consultative services to Montessori and other progressive educational school leaders, teachers and parents. The
Institute promotes a holistic approach to creating safe and supportive learning environments designed to
strengthen and empower families. She currently serves as the International Montessori Council (IMC) Director of
School Accreditation and Affiliation.

Visit Our Booth! IMC Conference - Atlanta, Georgia
2024-10-24 08:00 - 2024-10-28 17:00
We’re thrilled to be exhibiting at the IMC Conference in Atlanta! If you’re in town, be sure to stop by our booth to meet our amazing faculty and staff and even reconnect with your fellow alumni!

IMC Conference:
This is a conference like no other. For more than 25 years, we have created a prepared Montessori learning environment for school leaders, Montessori educators, and parents. Come rediscover the sense of community, connection, and celebration that make our conferences unique.

Veterans Day
2024-11-11 08:00 - 17:00

World Kindness Day
2024-11-13 08:00 - 17:00
Join Sarasota University in celebrating World Kindness Day!

(FREE) Montessori Colloquium : Bridging Borders: Global Educational Connections for Empowering Diverse Communities
2024-11-19 19:00 - 20:00
Join Sarasota University and John Tovar on November 19th, at 7:00 PM ET to explore and discuss Bridging Borders: Global Educational Connections for Empowering Diverse Communities
This session will explore how international educational initiatives can connect communities, create inclusive learning environments, and empower individuals from underserved regions. By examining CEADA’s work in fostering cross-cultural academic opportunities, attendees will gain insights into building sustainable global educational connections that support equitable access to knowledge and community development.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about empowering diverse communities!
Please register in advance for this meeting, and feel free to share the registration link with your friends and colleagues:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tduqgqDIqHdBKhZDbWq9RRWXCGNZyZlL0
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

About John Tovar
John Tovar is a passionate advocate for global education and the founder of CEADA, an organization dedicated to advancing educational equity and academic mobility for marginalized communities. As an experienced program manager and scholar, John’s work emphasizes connecting underserved communities with transformative educational opportunities worldwide. His projects highlight the power of cross-cultural collaboration in fostering resilient, sustainable learning ecosystems.

Thanksgiving Day
2024-11-28 08:00 - 17:00

(FREE) Montessori Colloquium : Taking the Lead for Social Justice in an Ever-Changing World
2024-12-17 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for an inspiring and insightful colloquium featuring Dr. Nicole Evans and Regina Dyson, two dynamic leaders who will share their personal leadership journeys and strategies for advancing Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) in their respective fields.
Through storytelling and actionable insights, Dr. Evans and Ms. Dyson will explore how leaders can create inclusive environments, champion equity, and drive meaningful change. This session is designed for anyone passionate about fostering diversity and justice in their communities or organizations.
Please register in advance for this meeting, and feel free to share the registration link with your friends and colleagues:

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About Regina Dyson
Regina Dyson, Chair – Montessori for Social Justice
chair@montessoriforsocialjustice.org
Regina Dyson serves as the current Chair of Montessori for Social Justice. She has an extensive background in community building, strategic planning, project management, and organizational development. She is an ardent Montessorian for All advocate, committed to cultivating meaningful connections and rich experiences with students, families, educators, and school administration where the Montessori principles and practices are personal, at home, in school, and wherever we are, regardless of our age, position, and background.
Regina’s professional entry to education AND Montessori as the Parent Relations and Community Engagement Coordinator with an independent, Afro-centered school in Atlanta, GA, in 1992. The co-founding Executive Director required all staff to be in the classroom with primary-age students and to gain training in Montessori methods, regardless of their role or title within the organization. Not long after that, Regina assumed an Administrative role as the acting Executive Director of FreeForm Academy when the founding Director relocated to DC for Seminary school. Since then, her work has and continues to include a range of experiences in the non-profit sector, working with community-based organizations, NGOs, programs serving youth, entrepreneurs, cooperative enterprises, small business owners and start-ups, and independent and charter schools, embodying the principles, values, and practices embodied in the Montesorri pedagogy, which includes diversity, inclusion, and equity, observation, reflection, and opportunity at its core.

About Dr. Nicole Evans
Senior Director of Leadership, Embracing Equity
Dr. Nicole Evans has dedicated her life to the pursuit of transformative education, fueled by a passion ignited during her formative years spent alongside her father in his 8th grade classroom. Drawing from this early experience, Dr. Evans has spent the past 27 years championing the educational needs of families, students, and educators within diverse settings.
Throughout her career, Dr. Evans has navigated the complexities of the educational landscape, serving in roles across the public school system, her alma mater Harris-Stowe State University’s education department, and as the principal of a Montessori school in St. Louis. It was during her tenure as a Montessori principal that she recognized the imperative to delve deeper into the journey of fostering an antiracist educational environment. This pivotal realization led her to hire and enlist the expertise of Embracing Equity, an experience that profoundly shaped her professional and personal trajectory!
‍Driven by a commitment to equity and inclusion, Dr. Evans joined the Embracing Equity team, leveraging her wealth of experience to support organizations in cultivating equitable practices. In her current role as Senior Director of Leadership, she remains steadfast in her dedication to advancing this mission, empowering individuals and institutions to embrace equity, dismantle systemic barriers, and foster truly equitable organizations.

Christmas Day
2024-12-25 08:00 - 17:00

New Years Day
2025-01-01 08:00 - 17:00
Wishing everyone a happy new years from Sarasota University!
