Praisy is a high school STEM teacher and education researcher in Southern California. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education with a minor in biomedical engineering from UC Irvine, as well as a master’s in physics and math education and a doctorate in educational leadership from USC. Praisy is committed to collaboratively engaging with colleagues to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in education, while helping students reach their full potential as global citizens. An avid world traveler and active “wolfpack mom” to three rescue dogs, she has recently taken up painting, tennis, and volleyball in her spare time. She also loves music and karaoke!