Derek Porter
Executive Ed.D. - Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership
Education
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William & Mary, Executive Ed.D. - Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership
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Yale University, M.A. in Educational Leadership & Ministry
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University of Saint Thomas, B.A. in Secondary Education
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Teaching Certificate in History and Social Science
What is your current job?
I will be serving Greenhill School (Dallas, Texas) as their next Associate Director of Equity and Inclusion
- THINK Magazine, International Academic Forum
- Published article: "Embracing Joy: A Light Through the Tunnel of Teacher Burnout:
- International Boys School Coalition: Ideas Lab, Remote
- Facilitator: Directors of Professional Development
- Facilitator: Exploring Gender, Identities & Inclusivity in Boys’ Schools
- Presenter: Turning Pedagogy and Research into Practice
- Participant: Professional Conversations for Directors of Professional Development in Boys' Schools
- International Boys School Coalition: Building Blocks of Boyhood Regional Conference, Memphis, TN
- Presentation: Building a Teacher Research Culture
- National Council for History Education: Project LEAD, Kissimmee, FL
- Master Teacher for the School District of Osceola County and Brevard Public Schools: The Power of Music During the Civil Rights Movement
- Overarching theme: Turning Points in American History | Annual focus: Boundaries of Protest
- National Council for History Education: Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT
- Presentation: Bias Detectives
- Poster: Document-Based Questioning for All Students
- Learning Forward: 53rd Annual Conference, Nashville, TN
- Roundtable Discussion: A Model for Evaluating Professional Learning
Why did you choose W&M?
I was considering Harvard, Columbia, and Oxford, but I settled on W&M because the location is convenient, making in-person instruction an option, which I prefer. Also, my supervisor, Dr. Warren Hunter, is a recent alum. Finally, a close colleague and friend, Dr. David Shin was also in my cohort.
What is your favorite thing about the program?
The program features an eclectic powerhouse lineup of professors. I really enjoyed being able to connect with and feel valued by each.
How has attending W&M impacted your career to date?
Generally, I am an inspiration. People are impressed to encounter a relatively young African American teacher with a doctoral degree from a top-tier school like W&M. It has lead to more opportunities to lead in the Center for the Study of Boys at St. Christopher's School. I have also lander several advisory board committee positions.
