Lara D. White, Ed.D.

Experienced Administrator and Educator skilled in designing and executing educational programs that align with state standards. Proven track record in enhancing teaching methods and boosting student performance through strategic curriculum development. Expertise in leadership, project management, and effective communication.

• CT Teaching Certification, Professional Certificate in Language Arts, History, and Social Studies for grades 7-12., C082012001938
• 092 Certification, Central Connecticut University, New Britain, 06/01/20
• CTEAM Mentor Certificate, Spring 2021
• Certificate: Yale’s SEL Strategies in Times of Uncertainty & Stress, Spring 2021
• Certificate: Harvard Graduate School of Education School Turnaround Leaders: Waterbury Cohort, Fall 2022

• Lead equity and inclusion work in an urban district comprising of 33 schools and 19,000 students.
• Procured and implemented a Nellie Mae Grant to support Community Partnerships in the Planning of a 'Build Your Own' Educator Pipeline in collaboration with the Greater Waterbury Hispanic Coalition.
• Provided direct instruction and facilitation of 52 different equity trainings districtwide and for community partners.
• Created a measurable Equity Strategic Plan for WPS with input and collaboration with the District Equity Leadership Team.
• Created, trained, and supported 33 school-based equity teams (SELT).
• Collaborated and created the FACES SEL, Anti-Racist, and Social Justice curriculum for High Schools implemented during the weekly Community blocks. This included training faculty, writing sessions modules, and ensuring implementation.
• Assisted in development and building the capacity of the Future Educators of Diversity program at West Hartford schools.

• Ms. Jade Gopie, Assistant Superintendent, jgopie@waterbury.k12.ct.us
• Ms. Nyree Toucet, Dir. Career and College Readiness, ntoucet@waterbury.k12.ct.us
• Tracy E. Sinclair, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Director, Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates, University of Connecticut, tracy.sinclair@uconn.edu
• Mr. Jamahl Hines, Former Principal of Conard High School, hinesjamahl@yahoo.com
• Ms. Estefania Rodriguez, Consulting Project Manager of RRAICES, Estefania.719@gmail.com

• Finalist for the WHPS Teacher of the Year Award, 2021
• CEA Presidential Award-Henry Barnard Memorial Award, 2020
• Faculty Graduation Speaker for Hall High School Commencement, 2020
• Faculty Graduation Speaker for Hall High School Commencement, 2018
• Sidney P. Marland, Jr. Fund for Educational Leadership Scholar, 2014
• CEA Ethnic Minority Initiative EMI Awards, 2010, 2011, 2012
• Vermont Teacher Diversity Scholarship Program Scholar, 2005

• CALAS, 2021, Present
• BLAC, 2021, Present
• Founding member and facilitator of Hall High School’s Culturally Responsive Instruction Committee, 2017, 2021
• Director of Future Educators of Diversity Program at WHPS, 2015, 2021
• American Psychological Association, Educator Member, 2016, 2022
• Chair, WHEA Ethnic Affairs Committee, 2015, 2021
• Chair, CREC Ethnic Minority Affairs Committee, 2010, 2012
• Ethnic Minority Director at Large, Connecticut Educators Association Board, 2011, 2012
• Member of CEA Ethnic Minority Affairs Committee, 2008, 2012
• CREC-EA Building Representative, 2009, 2012

• Camping, Travelling, Biking, Hiking, X-Country Skiing