Select Public Scholarship
Written Pieces
“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 News
“Can Seattle Close Literacy Gaps for Kids of Color with Science of Reading?” The Seattle Times
“With New Addition, Imagine Children’s Museum Doubles In Size.” Everett Herald
Co-Created Podcast
The Bridge: The University of Texas at Austin’s Community-Based Learning Podcast.
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.