Keiara is responsible for collaborating with the EdTrust Louisiana state director to advance EdTrust’s equity-driven policy goals in Louisiana. She also engages and influences policy makers, education system leaders, and key stakeholders to support equitable education practices.
Prior to joining EdTrust, she served as an assistant principal of instruction at a Louisiana K-8th grade charter school. Keiara has over 13 years of experience in education, working as a high school English teacher and serving in various school leadership roles.
She holds a bachelor’s in secondary education from Southern University A&M College and a master’s in both curriculum and educational leadership from Southeastern Louisiana University.
What’s your favorite thing to do outside of work?
Traveling
What drew you to education?
Education opened my mind and heart to opportunities that my childhood environment did not. Education inspired me to dream big, to reach for the stars, and paved the way through it all. Education simply opened my mind and deepened my heart, the greatest gift. My heart warms every time I’m able to give students the same feeling.
Why are you passionate about working at EdTrust?
Edtrust deeply aligns with my personal values. I am extremely passionate about working in a space that allows me to put my passion into action.
