Dr. D’Andrea Robinson is a passionate advocate for social justice and equity within public education, with a specific focus on ensuring Black students receive a high-quality, culturally-affirming education.
Her activism ignited during her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, where she majored in Political Science and worked with students in San Francisco Bay Area elementary schools. Inspired by these experiences, she pursued a career in teaching, viewing it as a powerful tool for liberation.
Dr. Robinson’s dedication to this work culminated in her 2019 doctorate in Education Leadership from San Francisco State University, where her research focused on transforming the learning experiences of Black schoolgirls through a decolonization curriculum she developed and tested.
The founder of Queens Gettin’ Lit!, Dr. Robinson has a proven track record of managing and instructing elementary school classrooms, leading school committees, and partnering with faculty, staff, and parents to optimize student and school success. She is committed to helping students develop critical thinking and life skills through equitable, culturally-rooted instruction.