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Welcome to Deonna Smith Consulting
your dedicated partner in fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice within educational institutions. Through our research-backed framework, we guide schools, non-profits, and education organizations in embracing joy-driven practices for transformative change. Grounded in asset-based pedagogies, we replace deficit narratives with growth-focused approaches, benefiting learners of all ages. Explore our Theory of Practice for insights into our methodology. Join us in shaping solutions that prioritize joy, equity, and cultural responsiveness to tackle modern challenges effectively.
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NEW BOOK
Rooted in Joy by Deonna Smith offers a blend of theory, academic frameworks, and practical advice. This research-based book, focused on creating a classroom culture of equity and care, provides an accessible guide for addressing school culture challenges and daily classroom management.
Deonna Smith X Kind Cotton
In collaboration with Kind Cotton, DSC presents an exclusive partnership that offers a range of Joyful Teacher Swag, including mugs, tees, and stickers—a complete ensemble for educators to showcase their joyful spirit. This collection serves as a practical and stylish guide, bringing a touch of joy to both classroom culture and personal teacher style.
Our Approach
At Deonna Smith Consulting we are hands-on and unapologetically optimistic.
We believe that this work can be accessible and exciting for everyone, we don’t leave anyone behind.
Our partners represent all different levels of familiarity with the work, and we are confident that we can meet their variety of needs. We also know that the work takes work. There are no quick fixes or one-hit wonders. Despite the challenges, we are relentless in our pursuit of educational justice.
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"Deonna is truly doing the work that needs to be done. Her expertise and passion are next to none."
Tiffany F., CA
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Meet Deonna
Doctor Deonna Smith is an advocate for educational justice, administrator, and abolitionist. Through first hand experiences, Deonna wants to teach educators and administrators that leading with JOY, liberation, and community building is the key to reimagining schools.
Whether working 1-1 with teachers, providing professional development to schools, or presenting at conferences, Deonna provides educators with strategies to immediately use in the education setting.
Our Partners
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Ready to Do the Work?
This work is urgent- what separates good schools and great schools is not just intention- it’s the commitment to boldly take action in pursuit of excellence for your students, colleagues and community. There are no shortage of stumbling blocks and reasons to say ‘later’ but ultimately it is up to us to stop waiting for the right time and create (italics)the right time! Don’t wait - let’s get starred today!
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