Biography
Khamia is a first-year doctoral student specializing in Learning, Teaching, Cognition, and Development (LTCD). She attended Hampton University for her undergraduate studies in Psychology (BA) and earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from The State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook.
Khamia has developed her skill and pedagogy as an educator in Title I schools, teaching grades ranging from 2nd to 7th, in subject matters just as diverse. She is certified in Early Childhood Education, Middle Grades Social Sciences, STEM, and Gifted/Exceptional Learners. Furthermore, she has collaborated with the Georgia Department of Education to develop the World History Social Studies curriculum, integrating research-based practices with engaging lessons and strategies while assimilating course content with state-aligned standards.
Her experience in high-needs areas has influenced her interest in researching the correlation between teacher-student interactions, cultural competence, and the impact on student motivation and achievement. Other areas of interest include diversity and equity, socio-emotional development, and professional education and development.
Khamia is a first-year doctoral student specializing in Learning, Teaching, Cognition, and Development (LTCD). She attended Hampton University for her undergraduate studies in Psychology (BA) and earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from The State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook.
Khamia has developed her skill and pedagogy as an educator in Title I schools, teaching grades ranging from 2nd to 7th, in subject matters just as diverse. She is certified in Early Childhood Education, Middle Grades Social Sciences, STEM, and Gifted/Exceptional Learners. Furthermore, she has collaborated with the Georgia Department of Education to develop the World History Social Studies curriculum, integrating research-based practices with engaging lessons and strategies while assimilating course content with state-aligned standards.
Her experience in high-needs areas has influenced her interest in researching the correlation between teacher-student interactions, cultural competence, and the impact on student motivation and achievement. Other areas of interest include diversity and equity, socio-emotional development, and professional education and development.
