SPEAKERS

Dr. Medria Blue-Ellis, a STEM principal, educational consultant, and co-founding director of the CT HBCU Alumni Network Inc., is renowned for her expertise in educational equity.  She focuses on creating systems that empower those who influence curriculum, culture, and student outcomes to be change agents in educational equity. In 2011, Dr. Blue-Ellis became a founding principal of the Engineering and Science University Magnet School (ESUMS).  Under her leadership, ESUMS has earned multiple Magnet School of the Year awards and a National Coalition of Urban School Transformation (NCUST) award,  and the middle and high school is featured in the 2022 book Magnet Schools: Public Schools of Choice in a Changing Educational Landscape.   As a 2022 Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools fellow, Dr. Blue-Ellis studied educational leadership in Singapore, which enhanced her approach to fostering innovation in schools. She has consulted and presented at local venues and national conferences on various topics, including inclusive learning environments, literacy, 21st Century Skills, culturally responsive teaching, and global learning.  Dr. Blue-Ellis also provides valuable insights on educational equity and leadership. Her ability to address pressing educational issues makes her a sought-after speaker and a significant resource for educators and organizations seeking transformative educational approaches.