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Sean Larry Stevens Adjunct Professorial Lecturer SOE Faculty

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Sean Larry Stevens
SOE | Other Operations and Administration
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Bio
Dr. Sean Larry Stevens is an educator, celebrity consultant, author, leadership and life coach, and host. His work as a thought leader and innovation strategist is centered around social justice, education reform, antiracism, LGBTQ advocacy, and black male identity.

Dr. Sean Larry Stevens serves as the Founder and CEO of Sapphire Education, an international Executive Leadership firm where he consults Fortune 500 companies, celebrity clients School districts, and international leaders. Previously serving thousands of students as a Principal for a decade, a Head of Schools where he was responsible for managing principals across multiple states, Chief Academic Officer, and Executive Director, Dr. Stevens has been sought out by some of the nation's largest organizations and school districts. He is also the host
of "Walk In Your Excellence" the podcast covering a range of social and political topics and where he highlights change agents and activists in their fields.

A Cornell University graduate, Dr. Stevens has served in some of America's most under resourced districts and drastically transformed systems through his leadership.He obtained a Master's degree in Education Leadership, Politics, and Advocacy from New York University, and a
doctorate degree in Leadership and Learning in Organizations from Vanderbilt University.
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Teaching

Summer 2024

  • EDU-696 Selected Topics:Non-Recurring: Entrepreneurship in Education