Beverly Sande is an Assistant Professor and Director for Panther Teaching Academy at Prairie View A & M University. She has worked as an educator for over 25 years. Dr. Sande has previously engaged in projects that advance knowledge of inclusive practices and research on social justice, equity literacy, collaborative continuous improvement practices, curriculum redesign, and large-scale implementation models. She has also worked across disciplines to develop inclusive teacher education programs and curricula that encourage diverse students, especially students of color, students with disabilities, and gifted students, to acquire professional teaching licenses. Currently, she is working on research that focuses on educational reform policies, large-scale educational implementation, culturally relevant pedagogy, and curriculum redesign and development in higher education.