Sandra Heard is a native Mississippian who currently lives in Washington, DC with her family. She has taught humanities courses at the university and secondary school levels, and worked as an architect and community organizer. For ten years, Sandra served as an educator and administrator at The Potomac School in McLean, VA. She earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Mississippi State University, a Master of Theology from Xavier University of New Orleans, and a doctorate in American studies from The George Washington University. Sandra’s research and writing focus on consumer culture, race, politics and the built environment in the nation’s capital. Through her experiences in the classroom, Sandra has seen firsthand how the relationship between a teacher and student can enhance learning and foster empathy. She also believes in the liberating power of literacy, a vehicle for understanding the past, the present, ourselves and others. Dr. Heard is thrilled to join Turning the Page and collaborate with parents, schools, and community partners to provide excellent public education for children in DC’s Wards 7 and 8.
Sandra R. Heard
