Orange County Board of Education - Area 3
Brea, Placentia, Yorba Linda, Orange, Villa Park, Foothill Ranch, Irvine, Portola Hills, portions of Anaheim, portions of Lake Forest, and portions of Tustin
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Meet Dr. Nancy Watkins
Expert On Education
- K-12 educator for over 30 years as a California public high school teacher and as a site and district administrator.
- Director of the Educational Doctoral Program and faculty at Cal State Fullerton.
- Doctoral degree in educational leadership and policy.
- Published author on educational research and commentary.
- Fulbright Scholar who studied transitional democracies.
Presenting On Relevant Topics
- The Purpose of Public Education
- How justice, equity, and inclusivity contribute to a successful education for all students
- Consequences and Impacts of Censorship & Academic Bans
Bio
Raised in Southern California, I always knew I would be a teacher. After graduating from UC Santa Barbara, I began my teaching career and have taught in three public school districts. I continued my education and earned a master's degree in public policy from Claremont Graduate School and a doctorate in educational leadership and policy from UC Irvine and CSU Fullerton, serving as an advocate for quality public education.
I have been married to Dr. Daryl Watkins for 28 years, a leadership coach, an author, an F-18/A pilot, and a Navy veteran. After leaving the military, Dr. Daryl Watkins founded Leadership Development and Research Consultants and continues to serve as a professor of leadership at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Together, we have raised three sons and have shown that family values and a strong sense of purpose can go hand in hand.
Dr. Nancy Watkins is available to present compelling, information-packed talks on critical topics in education.
Inquiries welcome!
Presentations
The Purpose of Public Education
The Purpose of Public Education
The Purpose of Public Education
Public schools play a central role in developing and sustaining our democracy and providing value for the community. Young people spend critical and cognitive, and social years in school, learning about themselves, others, and the world. I advocate for excellence in public education for all students to receive a high-quality education that prepares them for their future.
Equity and Education
The Purpose of Public Education
The Purpose of Public Education
Equity and equality are two different concepts that are often used interchangeably. Equity in education does not mean everyone gets the same thing; equity means everyone gets access to what they need. So, how can we create equitable education opportunities, narrow the gaps, and improve student learning? There are many opportunities for greater inclusion and equity in public schools.
Impacts of Censorship
The Purpose of Public Education
Impacts of Censorship
National and local officials have introduced a wave of academic censorship. Some actively promote banning specific topics, terms, and concepts under the guise of “protecting” students. Educational censorship has implications for the future of learning and teaching. Book bans, censored identities, revisionist history, and the resulting outcomes do not construct quality education for all students.