Elizabeth Denevi

Dr. Elizabeth Denevi is the Associate Director of Eastern Educational Resource Collaborative (East Ed), a non-profit agency that works with schools nationally to increase equity, promote diversity pedagogy, and implement strategic processes for growth and development. She is also the co-founder of Teaching While White, a blog and podcast series that looks at the role of whiteness in creating more equitable learning environments. Previously, she served as Director of Studies & Professional Development at Latin School of Chicago. In this position, Elizabeth was responsible for the stewardship and integration of curriculum from pre-kindergarten through grade 12, as well as for the oversight and coordination of professional development and evaluation for all faculty. She was also a member of the Diversity Council, an all-school strategic implementation group for culturally responsive teaching and learning, as well as a co-leader of the School's accreditation team. At Georgetown Day School (DC) she served as the Co-Director of Diversity and a senior administrator for 10 years. In her role she designed and implemented curriculum and programming for the entire school community. Elizabeth also worked at St. Stephens and St. Agnes School (VA) to create a comprehensive professional development program. She has taught English and history at a number of schools including Castilleja School (CA), San Francisco University High School (CA), and Vail Mountain School (CO). Elizabeth has published and presented extensively on diversity and academic excellence, social justice, and equity issues. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of London, Institute of Education, a master's from Columbia University, and a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University.