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My Written Pieces
“Why I Changed My Last Name.” The Well
“Black, on Both Sides." Human Parts
“The Truth About Being a Black Woman in a Liberal City.” ZORA Mag
“Walking Forward: Navigating the Academic Journey as a Black Woman.” The Well
“Why I Won’t Teach a Book About Police Brutality.” ZORA Mag
In the Media
“Q&A: How 12 UW Researchers Fell In Love With Their Research” University of Washington News
“Can Seattle Close Literacy Gaps for Kids of Color with Science of Reading?” The Seattle Times
“Embracing A Broader Definition of Literacy” University of Washington, College of Education
“With New Addition, Imagine Children’s Museum Doubles In Size.” The Everett Herald
“Whether Austin Is A 'Progressive' City Could Depend On The Color Of Your Skin” KUT News, Austin’s NPR Station
Podcasts
What Does It Really Mean to ‘Fit In’ At Work? TEDx Shorts
The Bridge: The University of Texas at Austin’s Community-Based Learning Podcast (Co-created and co-produced with Dr. Brianna Davis-Johnson)
Lakeya has a broad understanding of what literacy is all about, knowing it definitely includes more than reading and writing words. She understands that art and music are integral to living a full life and offers her students opportunities to share their own preferences and why they love what they love. She is able to make learning joyful, relevant, and gratifying.