The Speakers
DAY 2: October 30
Laura Szech
Laura Szech graduated from The University of Iowa in May 2019 where she completed her Ph.D. in Language, Literacy, and Culture in the Department of Teaching and Learning. Prior to her doctorate work, Szech earned an M.A. in Reading from University of Northern Colorado and two B.A.s from University of Iowa in Elementary Education and French. In Colorado, she taught elementary school for seven years and was an elementary principal for three.
Contact: szechl@uncw.edu
Caitlin Ryan
Caitlin L. Ryan earned her Ph.D. and M.A. degrees from The Ohio State University and her B.A. in linguistics and African American Studies from the University of Virginia. She taught reading and literacy enrichment programs in grades K-5 in the Washington, D.C. public schools through a university/schools/neighborhood partnership initiative called Heads Up before pursuing her graduate degrees. After receiving her doctorate, she worked at East Carolina University for nine years prior to her appointment at UNCW.
Contact: ryanc@uncw.edu
Amy Senta
Amy Senta received both her Ph.D. and her M.A. in Education in the area of culture, curriculum and change from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She received her A.B. in sociology at Dartmouth College with a minor in education. She taught for six years at a public elementary school in Durham, North Carolina.
Contact: sentaa@uncw.edu
Aeriel Ashlee
Dr. Ashlee is an Assistant Professor of Counseling & Student Development at St. Cloud State University. She researches and facilitates difficult dialogues on race, power, privilege, and oppression.
Contact: aeriel.ashlee@stcloudstate.edu