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Dr. Damia Thomas brings over two decades of dedicated advocacy for students in urban education environments. Having navigated these systems herself as a student and later impacted them as a teacher, coach, school leader, mentor, researcher, and district leader, Dr. Thomas offers a profound understanding of urban schools' multifaceted challenges. Her career reflects a commitment to transformative leadership, marked by her tenure in various roles that have spanned teaching, administration, coaching, and consultancy. Dr. Thomas has demonstrated success in fostering school cultures that prioritize academic excellence and inclusivity, achieving measurable improvements in student outcomes across diverse urban districts, including California, New York, Maryland, Arkansas, Illinois, and Richmond.
In this episode of 'The Exit Interview,' host Dr. Asia Lyons welcomes Dr. Damia Thomas, who brings over two decades of experience in urban education. They discuss retention challenges in education, emphasizing the importance of work environment, culture, and kindness …