Dr. Shameka N. Gerald
Disruptor | Visionary | Educator | Freedom Dreamer
About Me
Dr. Shameka N. Gerald is a disruptor and visionary who believes in addressing the real challenges we face in education head-on. As the Vice President of Learning for Pharrell Williams’ education non-profit YELLOW, Dr. Gerald isn't just at the helm of transformation; she works alongside her community every day, co-creating learning environments deeply rooted in the principles of liberation and freedom. She's all about action – using data to craft human-centered experiences that disrupt traditional education by shifting power structures and leading with authenticity and love.
Mission and Vision
Dr. Gerald's mission is to empower every learner by creating equitable and human-centered learning environments. She envisions an educational landscape where every young person is recognized and nurtured as a co-creator of their own success.
Leadership and Impact
Her strategic and inclusive approach is felt not only in the hallways of YELLOW’s inaugural school, YELLOWHAB, but also resonates on a national scale. Dr. Gerald has contributed to vital conversations about racial history and its impact on education, centering youth voices, co-creating culturally responsive learning environments, leading transformation, reimagining assessments and data, and fostering inclusive educational innovation.
Honors and Recognition
Dr. Gerald’s work has garnered numerous accolades, including the U.S. Department of Education’s American Star of Teaching and the Milken Virginia Teacher of Promise. These recognitions reflect her dedication to transforming educational practices and her ability to build meaningful relationships within the community. Her authenticity, insights, and methodologies challenge and inspire educational communities to rethink norms and embrace a future
I'M A COACH WHO IS
Credentialed
EdD, Leadership & Policy Studies, Virginia Tech
MEd, Educational Leadership, Regent University
BS, Applied Mathematics, Old Dominion University
Licensed Instructional Leader, VA DOE
Experienced
VP of Learning, YELLOW
Director, Equity & Assessment, NNPS
Principal, Heritage HS
Assistant Principal, Denbigh HS
Math Instructor, Booker T. Washington HS & Lake Taylor MS
Certified
Division Superintendent & Admin/Supervision PreK-12, VA DOE
Mathematics 6-12, VA DOE
Qualified IDI® Assessor
Certified Trainer: The Brain, Learning, and Lesson Design
Connect with Dr. Shameka N. Gerald
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