I think I spend about 10% of my time providing informal and formal consultation to state agencies, education stakeholder organizations (e.g., EdTrust Midwest, LAUNCH Michigan, 313Reads, etc.), as well as to other Michigan organizations. This is all o...

Community-engaged research project investigating the contribution of Special Olympics athletes to sport outcomes as well as the relationship of performance to markers of health. Measured and consulted with athletes on their current health, made medic...

Served as co-chair of the Data for Equity and Impact Table, which was convened by the 313Reads coalition of community groups providing literacy supports for students and families across Detroit.

MSU teacher candidates, in collaboration with Detroit Public Schools' On the Rise Academy, Detroit Downtown Boxing Club and Center for Success, provide summer school instruction and enrichment programming.

USAID Empowered Youth was funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to empower Kenyan youth ages 18-24 years old and adolescent girls ages 15-19 years old by increasing their prospective economic opportunities and building the c...

Support urban elementary teachers in teaching science in local outdoor spaces in meaningful and culturally responsive ways.

The goal of a study on Speech Production, Physical Activity as Predictors of Emotional Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria, Ghana, Botswana, and Tanzania was measure the impact of COVID-19 on physical activity, as well as whether level...

Sport-based life skills interventions offer compelling pathways to enhancing youth agency, psychosocial development, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Evidence shows the benefits of sport programs to youth empowerment, promoting health and wel...

Since 2015, the C.S. Mott Foundation and MSU K-12 Outreach have partnered toward the shared goal of providing a high-quality education to every child in Flint. MSU K-12 Outreach’s interventions build capacity in administrative systems, enhance clas...

Presented and helped organize a College and Career Day that included a visit to the MSU Black Student Union and concluded at the One Love Global nonprofit organization in Lansing.

Worked with 25 teachers in Michigan and supported them to bring computational tools and practices into their elementary classrooms. This work involved professional learning for teachers as well as visiting schools and classrooms. The goal was to intr...

This work was designed to introduce Eastpointe Community Schools educators and school leaders to educational best practices and the ways to address challenges faced by school leadership, educators, and students in the post-pandemic educational landsc...

This work was designed to introduce educators and school leaders to current educational best practices and the ways in which ECS can address the current and unique challenges faced by school leadership, educators, and students in the post-pandemic ed...

Completed a randomized experimental study comparing a treatment to the control group over three generations of Chicago area high school students. The treatment involved providing extra art-related experiences for the treatment group. The results show...

Since 2015, the C.S. Mott Foundation and MSU K-12 Outreach have partnered to work toward the shared goal of providing a high-quality education to every child in Flint. MSU K-12 Outreach’s interventions build capacity in administrative systems, enha...

The Fellowship of Instructional Leaders program will provide yearlong, ongoing professional development to build instructional leadership capacity. With all Flint Community Schools participating, the fellowship has become a district-wide initiative d...

The Fellowship of Instructional Leaders program will provide yearlong, ongoing professional development to build instructional leadership capacity. With all Flint Community Schools participating, the fellowship has become a district-wide initiative d...

The Office of K-12 Outreach developed a two-phase program to support the elevation of student voice. The project engaged key educational stakeholders in the elevation of student voice in the educational environment. The outcome of this work will lead...

The Office of K-12 Outreach developed a two-phase program to engage key educational stakeholders in the elevation of student voice in the educational environment. The outcome of this work will lead to greater inclusion for African American students t...

Co-author of the grant and research proposal, conducted interviews, analyzed data and also was a co-author on the write-up and recommendations.

MSU K-12 Outreach was selected to lead MSU College of Education’s contributions to a collaborative partnership with the University of Michigan and Michigan Virtual to develop and implement a statewide professional development project. This collabor...

MSU K-12 Outreach was selected to lead Michigan State University College of Education’s contributions to a collaborative partnership with the University of Michigan and Michigan Virtual to develop and implement a statewide professional development ...

Spoke about integrating arts learning and experiences into Girl Scouting.

The Fellowship of Instructional Leaders program will provide a yearlong, ongoing professional development to build instructional leadership capacity. With many Lansing School District schools interested in participating, the Lansing Fellowship will b...

The Fellowship of Instructional Leaders program will provide yearlong, ongoing professional development to build instructional leadership capacity. With many Lansing School District schools interested in participating, the fellowship will be designed...