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.
Indiana school districts hire Black teachers, then fail to keep them.
The Indianapolis Star
Examining the structural challenges shaping Black teacher retention in Indiana.
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.