In this episode, we speak with Dr. Valerie Hill-Jackson.  She is the Assistant Dean of Educator Preparation at Texas A&M University. Hill-Jackson is a highly-awarded & recognized educator. Her research interests include critical educator preparation, transformative/servant leadership, service-learning/community education, ethnography, school-university partnerships, culture and curriculum, and STEM education for underserved learners.

She is the PI + Co-Executive Director of a new program called Brazos Valley Teach, which is a high school education academy. They provide guidance, resources, and support to high school students in the Brazos Valley to become successful future teachers.

Links:
Dr. Hill-Jackson Bio
Brazos Valley Teach Website