In this week's episode, I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Andrea Terrero Gabbadon, educator, leadership coach, and author of the book, "Support and Retain Educators of Color: Six Principles for Culturally Affirming Leadership".Andrea shares her journey from the classroom to school leadership, and how her identity as the daughter of Dominican immigrants and a mother has shaped her vision for creating schools where both educators and students of color can thrive. We dive deep into the principles of culturally affirming leadership, explore practical strategies to move beyond performative DEI gestures, and discuss the critical work of building belonging, psychological safety, and retention for educators of color.To learn more about Andrea's work, you can visit her website at atgabbadon.com or follow her on Instagram (@atgabbadon_phd) or on LinkedIn.
BIO: Dr. Andrea Terrero Gabbadon (she/her/ella) equips leaders and organizations to support and retain a diverse employee workforce through culturally affirming leadership, strategic improvement of working conditions and racial climate, and targeted professional development.An executive leadership coach, speaker, and author, Dr. Gabbadon's work touches on culturally responsive and sustaining education, school racial climate, and educator diversity. Previously, she served as a high school teacher, teacher leader, instructional coach, and assistant principal/director of curriculum and instruction in both traditional public and charter schools.Dr. Gabbadon has also served as a professor and teacher educator at several institutions of higher education, including Temple University and Swarthmore College. She is also the author of "Support and Retain Educators of Color: 6 Principles for Culturally Affirming Leadership" in publication with the Association for Supervision, and Curriculum Development (ASCD) as well as an ASCD faculty member.
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