Opening up Dialogue with Dr. Darnell Fine

In this conversation, Margaret and Darnell talk about the resources we lead with and learn with, and why it is critical to reflect, update, and recontextualize those resources. If you are interested in critical reflection, this conversation is a must listen. Dr. Darnell Fine is the High School Principal at Singapore American School (SAS). With academic credentials including a bachelor's degree from Brown University, a master's from City University of London, and a doctorate from the University of Southern California, his career spans teaching, leadership, and global consultancy. He has led sessions for national and international conferences, numerous US public, independent and international schools, as well as the Pew Center and the US Department of Education. In addition to facilitation, he serves as a curriculum consultant, reviewing manuscripts and curricula for publishing companies, national arts organizations, and universities. After earning his Bachelor's in Africana Studies and Education at Brown University, Darnell obtained his Teacher Support Specialist Endorsement through Georgia State University and his Master's in Creative Writing in London. He is currently an instructional coach and chairs the faculty Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) planning team at Singapore American School. He is also a doctoral candidate at the University of Southern California, studying educational leadership through a lens of equity and social justice. Darnell is a 2012 recipient of the Learning for Justice Award for Excellence in Culturally Responsive Teaching and a former advisory board member with Teaching Tolerance.