Pearl+Black



A product of ACP, I joined HISD in 1987, changing careers, after graduating from Spelman College with a degree in Theater.. Entering the field of education seemed to have been my destiny, coming from a legacy of teachers, in my family. I am Elementary certified with a Masters in Educational Leaderhip.... I was an elementary teacher for 9 years in HISD. I then acquired my first administrative position in Alternative Certification as a Supervior, working with new teachers desiring to be certified in Early Childhood (EC-6).

In 2004, I began working in Professional Development with The New Teacher Induction and Mentoring Team, as the manager of our Induction Program. I am currently going into my 6th year, where I continue to manage the program that services approximately 1200 teachers each year. My focus is to insure that all first and second year teachers are receiving appropriate support their first 2 years in their positions. I would describe myself as the voice for all of our new teachers; somewhat of a bridge that connects and supports them from the time that they join us until the completion period of their pre-service activities.

Insuring that teachers receive training in the areas of their certification and need is crucial to their success. We, in the Induction Program, aspire to insure that all teachers achieve a level of confidence and a desire to continue long term, in the area of education.