Episode 7 | Dr. Rema Reynolds

In This Episode | a fighter. a change maker.

Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui sit down with Dr. Rema Reynolds who was named the 2020 Faculty of the Year by Eastern Michigan University College of Education . The trio talk about Dr. Rema leading the charge for transformative leadership, cultural, responsive leadership among educators and community partners, and how her fight for social justice began on the playground on her very first day of school.

This episode contains mentions of racial slurs that can triggering.

Guest Bio

Dr. Rema Reynolds

Dr. Rema is a former K-12 public school teacher, counselor, and administrator. She currently organizes parents to improve students’ achievement and teaches Educational Leadership to aspiring school administrators. Dr. Rema’s research examines issues of Black parent engagement and the roles educators and students play in creating social change through community development. She consults for a number of school districts across the country, teaching educators how to take deliberate action to increase equity and access for all students. She has also taught and presented at conferences throughout the United States and in over 20 countries. Dr. Rema is known for her love for the people and her desire to actualize the collective power of the people. Knowledge is power. Power is freedom. Dr. Rema wants us all to get free.

Connect with Dr. Rema on:

LinkedIn | Twitter | Web | Every Student Learning Educational Consulting |

Mentionings

• Eastern Michigan University, Leading for Equity and Justice Certificate Program

• University Council for Education Administration (UCEA)

• American Educational Research Association (AERA)

Shoutouts

• Dr. Jeffrey Robinson, Principal at Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy in Detroit, MI

• Donya Odom, Principal at Communication and Media Arts High School in Detroit, MI

• Dr. Clyde Barnett, III, Educational Consultant

• Dr. DeSheil Echols, Assistant Superintendent of Pontiac School District in Pontiac, MI

• Georgina Tait, Principal at Mann Learning Community in Detroit, MI

• LaToyia Webb-Harris, Principal at Durfee Elementary-Middle School in Detroit, MI

• LeTanya Dandridge, Principal at Moses Field Center in Detroit, MI

• Mia Rollack, School teacher

• Simone Brown, Master Math Teacher in Detroit Public Schools

• Dikea Taylor Santiago, School teacher and co-producer of Math Mondays