Krishunda Penn Pearson

A mathematician, a teacher, instructional coach, a STEM advocate, and currently a Redesign Director. Last but not least a mom and a wife.

[DCPS Design Lab @DcpsLab]

“The DC+XQ initiative ensures our school communities are at the center of the work to rethink and redesign the student experience. I look forward to the ideas and opportunities that will come out of Coolidge, CHEC, H.D. Woodson, and Ron Brown.”
-@MayorBowser

[Krishunda Penn Pearson @KrishundaP]

As I navigate the school redesign journey it is important to me that I keep equity at the forefront of this work and this course I just completed helped me do just that. Shout out Equity Meets Design on this inspiring course. @DcpsLab @XQAmerica

[Krishunda Penn Pearson @KrishundaP]

What a way to end 2022!!!! We invited our stakeholders to come out and give feedback on our food equity and PBL prototypes from CHEC's 1st design sprint. #checthenextiteration #Redesign #Rethinkhighschool. @CHECDC @XQAmerica @DcpsLab

[Krishunda Penn Pearson @KrishundaP]

" The past is present: present in people, in our communities, in the things around us, in the words we use..."
-Christine Ortiz, Ph.D. #equityXdesign
Powerful!! So much packed into this course. Do yourself a favor and get into it.

[Krishunda Penn Pearson @KrishundaP]

Today was a good day. Got to meet with our core team to discuss how we are managing change for our stakeholders and even dived into rewriting our mission. @CHECDC @DcpsLab @XQAmerica

[Krishunda Penn Pearson @KrishundaP]

Transitioning from a math teacher, to a math coach,to the Director of the IT and Engineering academy at CHEC, now to the redesign Director one thing is for sure you will always find me in close proximity to STEAM. It is my passion. @CHECDC @STEMforHer

[Krishunda Penn Pearson @KrishundaP]

I'm excited. Should I open it now? I wonder what's inside🤗😁😁. I have enjoyed this redesign work and I can not wait to see the next iteration of DCPS. #Rethinkinghighschool. @XQAmerica @DcpsLab

[Krishunda Penn Pearson @KrishundaP]

Shout to Ms. Belton who is always hands on deck at CHEC. #CHECrecruitment #CHECthenextiteration @CHECDC

[Krishunda Penn Pearson @KrishundaP]

@Texts2Empower @TheKoolestDoc Happy Birthday

[Krishunda Penn Pearson @KrishundaP]

Sometimes when you are deep in school redesign and doing all the big things your forget there are small things you can do along the way that will make a big difference. I am listening @CHECDC #checthenextiteration #popup #youthvoice @DcpsLab #redesigndirector

[Krishunda Penn Pearson @KrishundaP]

Had the chance to visit @PurduePolyHS for the past 2 days to see how they incorporate youth voice and choice in their school community through projects and the schedule. Thank you for your time and knowledge. @CHECDC @XQAmerica #checthenextiteration

[Krishunda Penn Pearson @KrishundaP]

Check out this photo from HISTORY Talks | The History Channel! https://t.co/i2bAHJrQMZ
Don't Mind me I just busy making history

[Krishunda Penn Pearson @KrishundaP]

This just happened! 2 years ago Appian and I set a goal to create a curriculum that focused on STEAM, Design Thinking, and social justice. I was surprised with this today😭. All 8th graders @CHECDC will get to use it. Thanks @Appian #checthenextiteration #CurriculumDeveloper

[DCPS Design Lab @DcpsLab]

Congratulations to all 6 schools who have joined this journey so far!

So excited for @DunbarHSDC and @CardozoEC to be Cohort 1 while @CHECDC, @CoolidgeHS_dc, @RBHSMonarchs, & @hdwoodsonshs receive continued support to drive the realization of their school models with @XQAmerica

[Krishunda Penn Pearson @KrishundaP]

Life was lifing😬 this week and I did not get any pictures of all the great work we did this week at CHEC. Nevertheless, the middle school and 11th grade teams shared their feedback and needs with me and now my brain is 🔥@CHECDC @DcpsLab @XQAmerica #checthenextiteration

[Krishunda Penn Pearson @KrishundaP]

Another good week for redesign at CHEC. Myself along with the students on the design team conducted 9th and 10th grade focus groups. The students had so many ideas on our bold ideas. @DcpsLab @CHECDC #CHECtheNextIteration #youthvoice

[Krishunda Penn Pearson @KrishundaP]

It was a good day at CHEC for redesign. @MyaFerguson13 had her students doing a redesign of her classroom. The middle school team introduced the students to our redesign model. The 10th grade team had choice Friday. @DcpsLab @CHECDC #checthenextinteration #youthvoice

[Krishunda Penn Pearson @KrishundaP]

Engaging parents in our CHEC Redesign at back to school night. @CHECDC @DcpsLab #CHECTHENEXTITERATION

[Kialo Edu @KialoEdu]

Welcome to Kialo Edu, the tool used by educators world-wide to teach critical thinking and facilitate thoughtful classroom debate. Kialo Edu is a free version of Kialo, the world's most popular argument mapping site, customized for classroom use. Try it! https://t.co/c2U5ZEYcz7

[Laura @technologylaura]

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