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Originally from Toronto, Canada, Dr. Dionne Wright Poulton is a certified K-12 teacher and Diversity and Inclusion Consultant with 15 years of experience specializing in the psychosocial dynamics of race, intercultural dialogue and effective adult behavior. A graduate of the University of Georgia where she earned a Ph.D. in Adult Education, Dr. Poulton’s dissertation was based on a professional development workshop she created in 2004 called Think You Are An Unbiased Teacher? Think Again!
Dr. Poulton is also author of the new book It’s Not Always Racist… but Sometimes It Is – which is an extension of her PhD research, in addition to her experiences as an educator and professional trainer of employees in diverse academic and business environments.
Dr. Poulton is Owner of Poulton Consulting Group, LLC, a company that provides research-based employee training, education and crisis management to all types of businesses, organizations and educational institutions in the area of diversity and inclusion.
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Diversity and Inclusion
Education
Education (4)
University of Georgia: Doctor of Philosophy, Adult Education 2011
Dissertation Title: Exploring the factors that inform teachers' expressed beliefs and reactions to incidents related to race.
San Francisco State University: Administration and Interdisciplinary Studies in Education , Masters of Arts 2004
University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education : Social Sciences and Health & Physical Education, Bachelor of Education 1999
Rice University, Houston, TX: Kinesiology and Health Sciences , Bachelor of Arts 1997
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It’s Not Always Racist…but Sometimes It Is
Diversity Magazine online
2014-08-01
Dr. Poulton was identified as a "woman to watch" by Profiles in Diversity Magazine. Her definitions of racism and racial biases may lead to more constructive conversation. Dr. Dionne Wright Poulton earned her doctorate in adult education at the University of Georgia where she researched the racial biases and attitudes of teachers. Her work was inspired by her own past experiences as a high school teacher and university instructor.
Event Appearances (9)
Dekalb County Schools
Dekalb County Schools Georgia
2015-04-10
Gwinnett County Schools
Gwinnett County Schools Georgia
2015-04-08
Toronto District School Board
Toronto District School Board Emery Adult Learning Center
2015-02-10
Toronto District School Board
Toronto District School Board Westview Centennial Secondary School
2015-02-01
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NABSE Kansas City, MO
2014-11-14
National Assoc. of Hispanic Journalist Conference
National Assoc. of Hispanic Journalist Conference San Antonio, TX
2014-08-11
Mistress of Ceremonies
Decatur Book Festival Decatur, GA
2014-08-04
National Assoc. of Black Journalist Conference
NABJ Boston, MA
2014-07-01
Book Expo America
Book Expo America New York, NY
2014-06-01
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