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The Mirror Start Team

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Dr. Benjamin Burns

Co-Founder & Lead Consultant

Education:
B.S. in Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Madison
MSEd. in School Psychology from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Experience
School Psychologist; Adjunct Faculty; Elementary School Principal; Middle School Principal; High School Assistant Principal

Expertise:
Student & Staff Mental Health
School Climate & Culture
Adaptive Leadership
Identity Development
Culturally Relevant & Trauma-Informed Discipline

Publication(s)
The Role of Identity Development in Principal Responses to Staff Resistance to Equity Change

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Dr. Chukwuma Ekwelum

Co-Founder & Lead Consultant

Education:
B.A. in Creative Writing & Literature from Trinity College (CT) 
M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction from Boston College
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Experience:
High School Teacher; Instructional Coach; Middle & High School Assistant Principal; Middle & High School Principal; Adjunct Professor; Executive Director

Expertise:
Culturally Responsive Teaching & Learning
Instructional Leadership

Educational Technology
Teacher Development & Retention
School Turnaround & Startup

Publication(s):
Education's Silent Exodus: A Critical Exploration of Race & the Shortage of Black Men in the Teaching Profession

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