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Kimberly McLeod

Professor at Texas Southern University

Kimberly McLeod is an education professor at Texas Southern University and an education consultant. She is the president-elect of the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators and has previously served as a teacher, counselor, and district and university administrator.

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Public Education

Living in two worlds as a black educator

By Kimberly McLeod, July 27, 2014

As an African-American educator in Texas public schools, I’ve been viewed as both a token and a savior. Only when we start to look beyond teaching professionals’ race will we be able to do the same for students.