WE ARE THE VILLAGE.
Giving back.
Witnessing Success.
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The Equity Literacy Project empowers teachers to develop the disposition, acumen, resources, and networks for a sustainable, inclusive, equitable and affirming school community. It features scholarly literature on teaching and equity, collaborative activities, and a capstone case study to discover what can be done to support students and their parents/guardians, especially those who are disengaged from the school community.
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Many K-12 teachers have the capacity and desire to improve math instruction, intentionally using their platforms to offer hope and a humanizing pedagogy to engage their learners. The Math Literacy project will equip teachers with the ability to empower their students through culturally-responsive, content-rich, and student-centered practices.
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Students can thrive if provided the opportunity, skills, and encouragement to do so. What if they are given a space to challenge themselves, learn from their mistakes, and create meaning–even if the journey is daunting? The Student Empowerment Project will allow students to build self-confidence and efficacy, guided by evidence-based practices and over twenty years of experience in student achievement.
Village Life Education empowers professionals and students to achieve their greatest aspirations through world-class professional development and academic advising. Our work is rooted in a combined experience of over 40 years as educators and the immense opportunities (and challenges) of parenting two black male children. Village Life Education offers a transformative experience, and if you are a school district leader, corporate executive, civic leader, professional, or parent, your investment in our programs and services will result in growth, accountability, and sustainable impact for a lifetime. We have a vast support network (our village), including family, colleagues, and community, who have given us the courage and strength to thrive. In the spirit of Sankofa, we want to give back and witness people succeed.
Meet the team.
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Kirk Kirkwood, ED.D.
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
Kirk always cherished community-based activities (e.g., basketball, video games, freeze tag) as a child. His love for life evolved into a passion for educating the most promising students. As the Regional Director of CalStateTEACH, he recruited and enrolled the largest cohort of Black Males teaching credential candidates in California. Before CalStateTEACH, Kirk served as the Vice President of Educational Services for College Bound, with grant awards from the WM Keck Foundation, Toyota Financial Services, Southern California Edison, and JP Morgan Chase. In 2020-21, the CSU Office of the Chancellor funded Kirk's Math Literacy Project, a Professional Development tool for K-12 Teachers. Now 20 years later, his best work lies ahead.
Education: Doctorate, CSU Fullerton; Masters, Claremont Graduate, and Fuller Seminary; Bachelor's, UC Riverside.
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Alisia Kirkwood, ED.D.
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
Alisia Kirkwood has been an advocate for the people since her youth. Her empathic intuition guides her heart, setting her apart as a “Leader amongst Leaders”. The passion Alisia holds for family and community are the impetus by which she empowers and equips others through formal education, informed holistic reflection, and individualized growth and skill development. She is the proud mother of two amazing sons, Malik and Amir, both from whom she gleans daily inspiration. With 20 years experience, Alisia is a highly respected professional coach, teacher, and educational leader.
Education: Doctorate, Educational Leadership, CSU Fullerton; MS, Education, CSU Fullerton; BA, Sociology, UC Riverside.
