Dr. Kimberly Burkhalter
Port St. Lucie,FL
Summary
A passionate leader with over 20 years of experience advocating for equity, social justice and marginalized communities. My expertise lies in designing, implementing and facilitating workshops for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. During the past 6 years at Southern Poverty Law Center-Learning for Justice, I have honed my skills in this work and gained a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in creating a more inclusive community. As an abolitionist and advocate for equity and education, I have worked closely with communities and educators, empowering communities across southern states to assess and address systemic inequalities. In my current role as a professional development facilitator, I am dedicated to making a positive impact and effecting change that truly matters. I look forward to bringing my skill set to this new position.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Development Facilitator
Southern Poverty Law Center
Montgomery, AL
08.2018 - Current
- Developed and facilitated anti-racist/anti-bias curriculum to support educators across the country. This work provided opportunities for communities and educators to critically examine how to build a stronger community, ultimately empowering youth
- Organized community learning spaces that equipped educators and community members with resources to promote and inspire action, leading to more equitable and inclusive environments for students
- Collaborated with community organizers, local universities, colleges, and leaders to strategize and plan workshops that engage educators, families, and the broader community in addressing educational concerns within the community and developing action plans.
- Co-created curriculum for educators and communities to utilize as resources to address the critical gaps and oppressive systems in education.
Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Wichita Public Schools
Wichita, KS
08.2008 - 01.2018
- Created and implemented a district-wide DEI plan for approximately 10,000 employees and led the work
- Authored train-the-trainer programs and strategized cross discipline implementation
- Collaborated with Human Resources to ensure all employees engaged in 12+ hours annually in DEI work annually
- Managed a $12 million federal grant
- Created an evaluation system to measure impact and outcomes of DEI training.
Family and Community Engagement Coordinator
Wichita Public Schools
Wichita, KS
08.1994 - 08.2008
- Designed educational curriculum materials for parenting programs
- Mediated for families on behalf of students for equitable education
- Designed the “Parent Talk” informational television program to equip families and communities with knowledge regarding district policies, practices, and procedures to support effective advocacy
- Organized and facilitated community/district town hall meetings to resolve issues between district, families, and communities.
Education
Doctoral degree in Educational Social Justice (DEI) -
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS07.2011
Master's degree in Social Work -
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS07.1995
Bachelor's degree in Social Work -
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS07.1992
Skills
- Leadership
- Facilitation
- Designing
- Communication
- Public speaking
- Writing
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Microsoft
- Teams
- Airtable
- Google Doc
Timeline
Professional Development Facilitator
Southern Poverty Law Center
08.2018 - Current
Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Wichita Public Schools
08.2008 - 01.2018
Family and Community Engagement Coordinator
Wichita Public Schools
08.1994 - 08.2008
Doctoral degree in Educational Social Justice (DEI) -
Wichita State University
Master's degree in Social Work -
University of Kansas
Bachelor's degree in Social Work -
Wichita State University