Maria Tope Akinyele Ph.D.
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The Danielson Group
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Director of Strategy and Innovation at Danielson Group
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Mar 2019 - Present
I’m the Assistant Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships at the Danielson Group, a non-profit organization founded by Charlotte Danielson to strengthen professional practice and promote education policies that elevate teacher development and leadership in service of student learning. Within the Danielson Group, I help shape the: - Organizational Planning - Program Design - Strategic Direction The vision of the Danielson Group is that each educator and student experiences a learning environment that promotes joyful inquiry, efficacy, intellectual rigor, and reflection grounded in the Framework for Teaching (FFT). I lead the justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion internal development work of the organization and provide thought leadership on external commitments in areas such as: - Sourcing and Engaging Strategic Partnerships by conducting research, identifying and liaising with potential and existing partners - Developing and designing curriculae by engaging stakeholders at all levels to understand and make recommendations based on their needs and identifying opportunities to build coherence between school initiatives and programs - Working closely with other program team members to continue providing innovative and responsive offerings for teachers and students - Providing thought leadership by working with policy-makers, educational leaders, and teachers to update the FFT and develop supporting tools and resources that help us facilitate high-quality learning opportunities for school/district/teacher leaders and teachers Show less
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Agiri Learning Consultants
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New York
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Lead Education Consultant
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Jan 2012 - Present
Agiri Learning Consultants is an educational and change management firm that helps awaken clarity, excellence and positive transformation for schools, non-profits, and businesses. In the past decade, we have serviced over 100 clients including local and national school systems, government agencies, higher education and cultural institutions, and businesses of all sizes. We believe in the power of adult learning to create and sustain great people who in turn make great organizations. Education-based client services include: - Discovery Audits for school curiculae, instructional leadership teams, DEI & racial equity - Tailored professional development workshops, trainings, and curated learning plans - Coaching for leadership, small groups, and individuals at all employee levels - Tool & Curriculum Development for school-wide instructional frameworks, content-focused curriculum, and standards-based assessment - Culturally responsive systems & practices for leadership, instructional practices, literacy, and SEL Business & non-profit client services include: - Strategic change & implementation planning customized to your business with strategic planning and tools to actualize practice - Curated professional development workshops, trainings, and learning plans - Framework design & methodology including training materials and coaching culture tools - Customized organizational coaching at for leadership, small groups, and individuals - Discovery audits for your organizational health, team effectiveness, diversity, equity & inclusion, and emotional intelligence Show less
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Teachers College, Columbia University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Faculty
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Sep 2019 - Present
I teach aspiring principals and school leaders. My courses include: - School Leadership and Adult Development - Racial and Social Justice in schools. I teach aspiring principals and school leaders. My courses include: - School Leadership and Adult Development - Racial and Social Justice in schools.
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reDesign
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructional Coach
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Aug 2012 - Present
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Generation Ready
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education Consultant
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Aug 2010 - Aug 2013
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The City College of New York
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Instructor
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Sep 2009 - Jun 2013
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Fordham University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Social Studies Graduate Instructor
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Jan 2012 - Jul 2012
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Teaching Matters
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Education Consultant
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Aug 2008 - Jul 2010
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Education
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The Graduate Center, City University of New York
Ph.D. Urban Education -
Georgetown University
Organizational Development Certificate -
Williams College
Bachelor of Arts, History; Women and Gender Studies -
City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College
Masters in Secondary Social Studies Education