Upcoming Events at Louisville Urban League
Mon Mar 18, 6:00 PM - Mon Mar 18, 8:00 PM
Louisville Urban League
1535 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203
Community: Louisville
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Dr. LaRhonda Mathies began her professional career with Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) in 2002 at The Academy @ Shawnee. She is a graduate of duPont Manual High School and earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in art education from the University of Kentuck
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Dr. LaRhonda Mathies began her professional career with Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) in 2002 at The Academy @ Shawnee. She is a graduate of duPont Manual High School and earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in art education from the University of Kentucky. She completed her principal certification from Indiana University Southeast and doctorate in educational leadership and organizational development from the University of Louisville. Her doctoral research examined perceptions of persistently disciplined Black girls and the school-to-prison pipeline in urban settings. Her work underscores the significance of increased attention to strengths-based approaches to meet educational needs of Black girls and the implementation of culturally responsive pedagogy, programs and policies.
After completing her doctorate she co-founded ColorBraveJCPS, a coalition of educators with the vision of elevating social justice through education. Dr. Mathies is a passionate servant leader with an unwavering belief in empowering all students to thrive in multiculturally equitable, socioeconomically aware, and globally informed learning environments. She has been recognized by JCPS Diversity Equity & Poverty Department with the Educator of Color Award, the Hilliard Lyons Excellence in Teaching Award and the University of Louisville Community Change Agent Award.
After completing her doctorate she co-founded ColorBraveJCPS, a coalition of educators with the vision of elevating social justice through education. Dr. Mathies is a passionate servant leader with an unwavering belief in empowering all students to thrive in multiculturally equitable, socioeconomically aware, and globally informed learning environments. She has been recognized by JCPS Diversity Equity & Poverty Department with the Educator of Color Award, the Hilliard Lyons Excellence in Teaching Award and the University of Louisville Community Change Agent Award.
