Writing & Media
Selected writing, commentary, and public engagement on education, leadership, and systems.
Featured Writing
Who do Indianapolis schools belong to? Not the state.
The Indianapolis Star
An analysis of governance, local control, and the long-term implications of state intervention in Indianapolis Public Schools.
Black fathers should not be perceived as a threat when they show up for their children.
The Hechinger Report
A reflection on identity, perception, and how schools shape engagement with Black fathers.
Recruitment without belonging: Rethinking the Black educator pipeline.
Chicago Black Policy Review, University of Chicago
Examining the institutional biases, retention challenges, and systemic barriers shaping the debate over diversity and belonging in the Black educator pipeline.
Indiana school districts hire Black teachers, then fail to keep them.
The Indianapolis Star
Examining the structural challenges shaping Black teacher retention in Indiana.
Public education is not a private subscription.
The Indianapolis Star
Examining the civic responsibilities and accountability questions shaping Indiana’s debate over public school funding and homeschooling.
Speaking & Public Engagement
I engage with audiences on issues of education, leadership, and systems—drawing on experience as an educator, coach, and doctoral researcher. My work connects policy, practice, and lived experience to support deeper understanding and meaningful dialogue.
Topics include:
Education policy and governance
Leadership and systems thinking
Equity and opportunity in schools
The intersection of education and athletics
Harvard Alumni of Color Conference
Presentation on leadership, systems, and educational equity.
Indiana House of Representatives Testimony
Public comment on education policy and structural implications for school systems.