Advisory team
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Dr. Yaw , physician, husband, and father has dedicated his professional career to caring for the old and the young via his concentration in geriatric medicine and writing children's books to promote literacy. Dr. Yawza! joins the Classroom Culture team of advisors as an advocate for literacy activism and his talents as a community connector.
V A U G H N
Vaughn, Brooklyn, New York native is a business genius by trade, and a photographer by inspiration. He has managed to dedicate his life to creativity and flashing lights as the owner of the photography collective, Shot By Boogie. Vaughn was most recently the lead photographer for Why the SUN Rises: the faces and stories of women in education, a collection of photos, essays and interviews that highlights women in education. Vaughn joins the Classroom Culture team of advisors as a creative visionary, providing advisement in all things grand and innovative.
D R. C O U R T N E Y
Dr. Courtney, founder of The East of The River Book Festival is a special education advocate and literacy awareness whiz. Courtney hosts an annual book festival in Washington, D.C’s Ward 8 to promote reading and literacy for students enrolled in grades k-8. Courtney joins the Classroom Culture team of advisors as an educator, community activist, and organizer.
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Vivett , middle school classroom educator and a prison reform activist has dedicated her professional career to initiatives that span from education blogging, community building, and speaking at education conferences across the country. Vivett joins the Classroom Culture team of advisors as an instructional strategy expert and innovator of online community building.