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Education

• EdD, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Houston
• MA, Secondary School Principalship, Xavier University of Louisiana
• BA, Secondary Education, Southern University of New Orleans

Courses Taught

• EDLD 7301: Cultural Competence for Educational Leaders
• EDSU 7303: Public Policy in Education
• EDSU 7310: Program Evaluation
• EDSU 7320: District and Community Relations
• EDSU 7322: Human Resource Management
• EDAD 6308: Role of the Principal

Publications

Leadership and Policy in Schools, August 5, 2022,聽Estimating the Effects of Single Sex Education on Girls’ Mathematics and Science Achievement

Awards

• Houston’s 30 Most Influential Women, Fall 2017
• Smahrt Girls Award, Spring 2017
• Humble Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction Educator’s Award, Spring 2017
• Young Audiences STEAM Award, Spring 2015
• Texas A&M, Dean’s Roundtable Outstanding Educator Award, Spring 2014
• Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Education Excellence, Spring 2014
• University of Houston Table Talk, Conversationalist, Fall 2014
• Texas Legislative Black Caucus, Outstanding Texan Award, Spring 2013
• John and Drucie Chase Builders Award, United Negro College Fund, 2013
• Who’s Who in Black Houston, Sixth and Seventh Editions
• Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., Houston Chapter, Trailblazer in Education Recipient, March 2009
• Secondary Principal of the Year – Davis/Washington Feeder Pattern, 2006-2007
• Teacher of the Year – Patrick Henry Middle School, 1996-1997

Additional Information

Dr. Delesa Franklin is a dynamic educational leader, professor, and department chair with a passion for equity, innovation, and student success. As the founding Principal of the Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy, Houston ISD’s first all-girls STEM magnet school, she has championed opportunities for underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering, and math. With a proven track record as a former School Support Officer overseeing numerous campuses, Dr. Franklin now serves in higher education, mentoring aspiring leaders and contributing to university wide initiatives to enhance graduate enrollment and academic excellence. She and her husband Willie are active members of Lilly Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where they remain rooted in faith and service.