LinkedIn Handle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-towanda-harris/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Bp0fuBhPNTW6DWQQ1ZqLTTQ%3D%3D
Terminal Degree: Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Clark Atlanta University
Research Interests: Science of Reading, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Literacy Instructional Strategies, Student Agency and Impact on Student Achievement, Equitable Instructional Planning
Bio: Dr. Towanda Harris is an educational leader with over two decades of experience dedicated to excellence, empowerment, and innovation. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Clark Atlanta University. A published author of The Right Tools, her work emphasizes equitable practices, literacy, and culturally responsive teaching. A 2023–2024 Georgia Educational Policy Fellow, she has impacted over 10,000 educators nationwide through workshops and presentations. Dr. Harris is committed to fostering inclusive learning environments and preparing educators to drive meaningful change for diverse and historically underserved student populations.