Staff Spotlight: Dr. Deirdre Rood

This year’s conference theme, "Equity, Justice, and Renewal in Education: Bridging Gaps through Research and Innovation," emphasizes the importance of advancing conversations about educational equity and justice.

Dr. Rood will present her groundbreaking research article, "Bridging Cultures in Education: Examining Teacher Cultural Competence & Its Impact on Student Engagement in Diverse Educational Landscapes." 

Her work explores the critical role of cultural competence in fostering meaningful connections with students from diverse backgrounds, a topic that aligns perfectly with the conference’s mission to inspire equity-driven innovation in education.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Rood on this well-deserved recognition!