“If you cannot fly, then run. If you cannot run, then walk. If you cannot walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, keep moving forward”-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The world is changing and education must change with it, but the change that needs to happen most is often the change that is most resisted, so Dr. Wilson continues to move forward. She has navigated through challenges in exchange for students’ success and have been greatly inspired by the students she has taught. Through her students, both young and seasoned, she has seen the transformational power of education on the mind, so she knows the importance of paying it forward. She gives back to the profession through research, teaching and service and never shies away from doing the hard things.

Her research interests are equity and access for underserved populations, education reform, and women in education. She has presented on these topics at regional and national conferences. Also, she has a published chapter in the two book volume Women as Leaders in Education: Succeeding despite inequity, discrimination and other challenges. and was a contributor and editor for the book, Women in Education, Narratives of challenge and change.

Dr. Wilson is not a stingy keeper of knowledge. She believes that her responsibility as a life long learner includes information-sharing and networking. As an instructional coach, she has worked diligently to teach teachers as well as lead through learning. It is how she gives back through teaching.

It Is Her Privilege to Serve

Throughout her tenure in education, Dr. Wilson has served on multiple committees, reviewed a myriad of articles for publication, and created a long list of program firsts. Among them were the Paraprofessionals ExCEL program where she worked with school districts to create a seamless pathway for paras to become certified teachers; Education Week where she increased student interests and engagement in the teacher education profession, and the Teacher Quality Academy, where she spearheaded the reflective practice initiative.

For a copy of Dr. Wilson’s CV, email her at tanisca.wilson@gmail.com