Bio
Dr. Denelle Wallace was educated in Burlington County, New Jersey and James City County, VA. The differences between the economic, social, and educational dynamics of life in New Jersey versus life in Virginia have served as the catalyst for Dr. Wallace's continued efforts in enabling individuals to understand the impact cultural competence has on academic achievement, community relations, and economic success.
Dr. Wallace has a B.S. in Elementary Education from Old Dominion University, an M.Ed. in School Counseling from Georgia State University, and a Ph.D. in Urban Services with a concentration in Academic Leadership from Old Dominion University. Additionally, Dr. Wallace has received certification in the areas of diversity, professional competence, and coalition building through the Staub Leadership Institute in Greeensboro, North Carolina and the National Multicultural Institute in Bethesda, Maryland.
Dr. Wallace has served as a classroom educator at the elementary and secondary levels, a program coordinator, and an assistant principal throughout her 16 years in public education. Currently, Dr. Denelle Wallace is an assistant professor at Norfolk State University in the Secondary Education and School Leadership Department of the Bozeman School of Education. Her research focus remains cultural competency and diversity. In addition to presentations at national, state, and regional conferences on the topic of diversity and cultural competency, Dr. Wallace provides on-going professional development to public schools, corporations, and non-profit organizations with a desire to create a climate that embraces all stakeholders.