I am an international educator with more than 20 years of experience in education and the applied field of organizational psychology. Before joining the Education Department at St. Francis College, I taught in the New York City public school system for 14 years and served as a faculty member in educational leadership and teacher education programs at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. I also taught at the American University of the Caribbean in Les Cayes, Haiti, and have worked with Georgetown University’s Youth Ambassador Program to help develop and mentor emerging leaders.

Following my honorable service in the United States Marine Corps, I earned a B.A. in Psychology from New York University, an M.A. in International Educational Development with a specialization in Curriculum and Teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University, an Ed.M. in Comparative Education with a specialization in Organizational Psychology from Teachers College, and a Ph.D. in Educational Studies from McGill University. I hold certifications in both Special Education and School Administration and Supervision.

My areas of expertise include teacher education, educational leadership, special education, curriculum and instruction, organizational psychology, urban education, Haitian education and culture, comparative and international educational development, language-of-instruction policy, culturally responsive pedagogy, anti-racism education, human rights education, and organizational change. As an educator who has trained parents, teachers, administrators, and community leaders in different parts of the world, I am committed to advancing academic justice and ensuring success for all learners. My work focuses on creating equitable educational opportunities and empowering individuals and organizations to reach their fullest potential.