EduTalks

Lakeya Afolalu, Ph.D. 

Dr. Afolalu, a scholar of Language, Literacy, and Culture, focuses on Black African immigrant youth's use of multilingual, literacy and digital literacy practices to construct and negotiate their identities across home, school and digital spaces. Learn more about Dr. Afolalu's work here and read how she is redefining literacy in schools and society. 

Edmundo M. Aguilar, Ph.D. 

Dr. Aguilar, an assistant teaching professor, guides students in examining and reflecting on their worldviews, aiming to empower them to critically analyze their realities and engage in democratic society. 

Learn more about Dr. Aguilar’s work here and read how his efforts are leading students and community partners to examine ethical dilemmas and practice that push youth into the school-to-prison pipeline. 

Jamie Cho, Ph.D.  

Dr. Cho, assistant teaching professor of Justice in Early Learning, is faculty lead of the Early Childhood Family Studies undergraduate major and strives to create systemic change within early learning programs. Learn more about Dr. Cho and her work here.   

Anthony B. Craig, Ed.D. 

Dr. Craig is a professor of Practice, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies and directs the Leadership for Learning program at the University of Washington College of Education. His work aims to build from the work his ancestors and elders have done to protect and perpetuate our collective existence.  

Listen to Episode 2 of An Educational Otherwise: Becoming Relatives hosted by Dr. Django Paris where we learn about Dr. Craig’s story of educational leadership and resurgence across generations of Tulalip and Yakama peoples. 

David Heppard 

David Heppard, director of Vision and Values at the Black Rose Collective, advocates for marginalized communities affected by incarceration and systemic barriers, drawing from personal experience. Formerly the executive director of Freedom Project, David led transformative efforts to expand community outreach and combat systemic injustices. 

Learn more about David's work here and read how he collaborates with the community to dismantle systems of oppression, emphasizing collective healing and liberation through community-driven approaches. 

Dana Nickson, Ph.D. 

Dr. Nickson, an assistant professor, examines Black families’ educational agency and advocacy across demographically and politically changing cities and suburbs. Learn more about Dr. Nickson and her work here.

Holly S. Schindler, Ph.D. 

Dr. Schindler, an associate professor, conducts research to elevate fathers' voices within early childhood program and policy systems. Learn more about Dr. Schindler and her work here. 

Ed Taylor, Ph.D. 

Dr. Taylor serves as vice provost and dean, overseeing undergraduate academic affairs at the University of Washington, enhancing educational opportunities for students.  Learn more about Dr. Taylor and his work here.