Collaboration

Collaboration has been a cornerstone of my doctoral journey, shaping my growth as both an educator and leader. Through co-teaching, co-presenting, and joint curriculum design, I learned the power of shared expertise and reflective dialogue in driving instructional innovation. My collaboration in redesigning CI 631: Early Childhood Approaches and Methods exemplifies how theory and practice merge through teamwork to create rigorous, developmentally appropriate coursework that prepares educators for real-world application. Likewise, co-presenting “Unlocking the Brain: The Science of Reading Adventure” with Dr. Monica DellaMea deepened my understanding of how the Science of Reading connects to sociocultural and constructivist frameworks, reinforcing the value of integrating research into professional learning.
In addition, my participation in reviewing Title II WIOA grant applications demonstrated collaboration in policy and systems-level decision-making, strengthening my capacity to evaluate programs through equity, accountability, and data-driven reasoning. Collectively, these experiences illustrate how collaboration fosters professional growth, bridges theory and practice, and advances shared goals that positively impact learners at all levels.

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