Education 2017 - 2022 University of Leicester, UK • Ph.D. in Education & Social Policy 2012 - 2015 California State University • MA, Humanities – Art History 1995 - 1997 Northeastern Illinois University • MA, Applied Linguistics CERTIFICATIONS Certificate in Intercultural Intelligence Knowledge Workx, Dubai (2017) Film Studies IACET, Universal Class, USA (2011) Critical Thinking (Six Thinking Hats) De Bono Foundation, Dublin (2010) Teaching Students with Dyslexia International Dyslexia Association, NY (2009) Anger & Conflict Resolution Anger Management Institute, Chicago (2010) “ To teach in a manner that respects and cares for the souls of our students is essential if we are to provide the necessary conditions where learning can deeply and intimately begin. BELL HOOKS