Publications

MY BOOKS

What Do You Do When Silence is No Longer Golden?

A book titled Black and Brown Leadership and the Promotion of Change in an Era of Social Unrest was a gathering of diverse individuals who have unique perspectives on leadership during turbulent times. Dr. Breaux’s chapter What Do You Do When Silence is No Longer Golden – Chapter 10, describes four personalities—mediator, advocator, agitator, and activator—, the situations in which each would be appropriate, and the lessons learned through these experiences. This chapter covers a brief personal narrative of the author growing up and taught to be seen and not heard and how the sheer notion of silence is golden is no longer appropriate in times of social unrest and when lives are at risk. The author highlights the cognitive dissonance felt as a school board member amid the new social justice movement of the late 2000s.

MY ARTICLES

Amplifying Black and Brown Voices in Education Leadership

Breaux’s new chapter in the book Black and Brown Leadership and the Promotion of Change in an Era of Social Unrest addresses how Black and Brown leaders can use their voices to promote transformational change and change the educational experiences of those most marginalized. I have long admired Breaux, her leadership style, and her commitment to moving the field forward. I had the pleasure of interviewing her about Black and Brown leadership.

Why Teachers Feel Unprepared to Address the Social and Emotional Needs of Students with Dyslexia

Students with dyslexia simultaneously struggle with both literacy acquisition and poor self-esteem and undergo social-emotional learning difficulties. In this article you will hear elementary general education teachers’ perceptions regarding the dyslexia training they received for addressing the social and emotional learning (SEL) needs of children with dyslexia.