Tracy Weeden
Dr. Tracy White-Weeden is a global keynote speaker, a forward-thinking leader, and a fervent literacy advocate. She advocates for literacy as a fundamental human right of the 21st century. With over 28 years of educational leadership experience, she has devoted her life to co-creating evidence-aligned innovative programs. These programs, propelled by exceptional teams, create transformative educational outcomes for children and adults. As the President and CEO of Neuhaus Education Center (NEC), White-Weeden inspires stakeholders and advocates to champion a vision of Literacy for All. Drawing on her extensive experience with change management, she provides valuable counsel to accelerate literacy results, regardless of zip code. This involves empowering educators to propel students to proficient and advanced levels of achievement. White-Weeden’s unwavering dedication extends to serving all children and families, with respect for the dialect or the home language they are loved in. She provides consultation to state department representatives, central office leaders, and school principals on change management linked to implementation science. Her commitment is evident whether the setting is urban, suburban, or rural. She firmly believes in empowering educators to become the most impactful change agents in society. White-Weeden believes that when educators are apprenticed based on proven science, they win at their work. By elevating effective literacy transformation for nonprofit, university, public, charter, and private school communities, White-Weeden is dedicated to transforming the family tree through literacy.
Literacy as a Human Right for All – Our Collective Moonshot
In the 21st-century knowledge economy, literacy is crucial for both children and adults to thrive. Failing to teach language structure can contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline, particularly affecting the most vulnerable. As a literacy ally, your role is pivotal in fostering a movement that prioritizes reading success for everyone, including children and adults with dyslexia.