Dr. Christina Adeboye Sullivan is a native of Iowa, a long-time educator in Minnesota, and now a proud resident of Colorado. She served as a principal and district administrator for 20 years, prioritizing equitable and effective instruction for each student. She earned her PhD in 2011 focusing on tiered decision making across content areas and literacy skill development. Social emotional learning, restorative practices, and cultural responsiveness have also been central to her work. She currently serves as a Program Coordinator for the Federal Programs and Supports Unit at CDE.