​Who I am

First and foremost, I am a child of God. A proud New Orleans native, I’ve
worked at every educational level as a teacher, adjunct professor, educational consultant, professional development specialist, and administrator. I received my BA and M. Ed degrees from the University of New Orleans and my doctorate degree in K-12 School Leadership was earned at Regent University in 2014.

​I currently serve as an administrator at the elementary level in Virginia, an
adjunct Dissertation Chair at Regent University, a Curriculum Writer at
Learning for Life, and an Instructional Leader at Defined Learning. In 2020 I
started my own company, AmplifyED Educational Consulting to customize
on-demand learning experiences for adults.

Professionally, I am passionate about building the capacity of teachers,
supporting emergent educational scholars, scholarly writing, researching,
and serving. Personally, I enjoy reading big books, taking long walks, and
short road trips. My greatest joy is spending time with my family -
especially my husband Robin and our adorable doggie Boudreaux.

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Why I Joined BWEL

I joined BWEL because I believe in the collective value of Black women
leaders in education. We are all walking this journey to serve and impact
the next generation of future leaders. As Proverbs 27: 17 states, iron
sharpens iron. For me this means we can amplify our individual impact
through our sisterhood. I want to be part of a platform that supports and
promotes us. Finally, I want to surround myself with a group of dynamic
like-minded professional black women who share this educational
leadership journey.

Dr. Sheila Wilson

Member of the Board/PD Co-Chair

What I do for BWEL

I serve as a Board Member and PD Co-Chair for BWEL. I am passionate
about providing a space for black women to connect, collaborate, and
become better together. While much of the professional development we
attend in our roles is a job requirement, BWEL’s PD committee prides itself
on providing experiences that meet the needs and interests of black
women who lead in the educational sphere.







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My Accomplishments

• ​My greatest accomplishment is living a life pleasing to God. I feel
  accomplished knowing that I have had the opportunity to impact the lives of countless students through my service in education. Several of my professional accomplishments are:
  ● 2021, Reading Teacher of the Year, Seatack Elementary
  ● 2019, Teacher of the Year, Seatack Elementary
  ● 2018, Citywide Teacher of the Year Semi-finalist
  ● 2018, Consortium for Research on Educational Assessment and
  Teaching Effectiveness, Board Member and Recording Secretary
  ● 2016, Best Speaker Award, Toastmasters
  ● 2015, Teacher of the Year, Bayside Elementary
  ● 1998, Teacher of the Year, Ernest D. Morial Elementary
  ● 1994, Founding Member and secretary, Black Alumni Association at the University of New Orleans
  

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