Graduate Research & Writing
My graduate research connects arts education, trauma-informed leadership, and arts policy reform. Here are some highlighted academic works and projects.
Guiding Instruction and Leadership: Merging Vision and Systems for Transformational Change
SYNOPSIS: Explores how visionary school leadership, when aligned with systemic instructional frameworks, can create meaningful and measurable change in both student and teacher outcomes.
SYNOPSIS: Documents the structure and outcomes of a student-led leadership council, highlighting the use of professional meeting practices to promote authentic voice, arts equity, and school-wide engagement.
Collaborative Leadership: Strategic Meeting Design for the Visual and Performing Arts Council
Reconsidering School Vouchers: A Targeted and Secular Approach to Educational Choice
SYNOPSIS: Analyzes the historical and legal framework of voucher programs and argues for a non-religious, needs-based voucher model that preserves equity and constitutional integrity.
Examining the Goals of Education and Supervision: Insights from Educational Leadership and Artistry
SYNOPSIS: Connects theatre pedagogy with instructional supervision, proposing new approaches for teacher coaching rooted in creativity and emotional intelligence.
Reflection on Educational Policy and Law: A Foundation for Future Leadership
SYNOPSIS: Reflects on key legal precedents and governance structures that shape ethical leadership and policy design in public schools.
Will Teach for Change
SYNOPSIS: A capstone vision paper articulating the author’s personal mission as an arts leader dedicated to equity, access, and emotionally intelligent teaching.