zoe velie
(she, her, hers)
associate, equity & diversity
zoe is motivated by a core belief that the world would be a better place if our schools nurtured the brilliance of every child and to leverage the tools available to build a public education system that works for all. through collaboration with the many brilliant thinkers who dare to shift the paradigm, she believes it is feasible to pay teachers more; mainline culturally responsive curriculum; close the achievement gap; normalize inclusivity in the classroom; end the school-to-prison pipeline; strengthen arts and stem programs; and—above all—encourage the dreams of every student, regardless of background.
zoe has worn many hats including that of a reporter for a local npr station, a researcher for a public health organization, a waitress, and a student. all of her experiences have led her to understand that our education system is a major force in a community’s quality of life—economically, socially, and spiritually. she says she is privileged to work in an environment where she can align her skills with her values and support data-driven, culturally responsive research and evaluations.
education
- b.a., sociology, pacific lutheran university
- certificate, data analytics & visualization, university of minnesota
if i could live anywhere in the world, it would be...
in a cabin in grand marais, minnesota
my favorite simple pleasure is...
making playlists for friends
only a few people know that i can...
perform a pirouette
