Research Discipline/Bio
I am a first-year PhD student in the English Education program, and my research interests are hip-hop literacies, racial literacies, and culturally relevant pedagogy. Currently, I serve as a graduate research assistant to Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, where I support projects under the Racial Literacy Project at TC. I also work as a teaching assistant in Columbia University's Asian Languages and Cultures department. My research will explore the intersection of hip-hop, art, culture, language, and education across global contexts.
I hold an MA in International Educational Development from Teachers College. I am the founder and president of the TC Hub of Dancers, facilitating dance events for Teachers College and the larger Columbia community since 2022. I won the Shirley Chisholm Award in 2023. I also have experience in culturally responsive teaching, having worked as a Mandarin and dance instructor in China, Mexico, Pakistan, and the USA
Educational Background
M.A., International Educational Development, Teachers College, 2023
B.A., German, Ocean University of China, 2017
Honors/Awards
Shirley Chisholm Trailblazer Award, GSLD, 2023
Last Updated: Oct 8, 2024