Jacobē Bell

Jacobē Bell

Jacobē Bell is a seasoned change agent with nearly 20 years of diverse experience as a National Board certified teacher, instructional coach, educational consultant, and network administrator in both public and charter school environments. Committed to fostering sustainable and equitable practices in education, Jacobē firmly believes in creating asset-based environments where joy and student voices flourish. Her experience spans coaching principals, teachers, and network teams; teaching students from elementary to graduate levels; and designing culturally responsive curriculum and professional development sessions.

Jacobē’s influence extends beyond the classroom, as she has shared her insights at prestigious academic conferences including the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), the World Education Research Association (WERA), the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the Carnegie Summit, and the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE). She has also been a proud member of NCTE and AERA. Her work has been featured on The 74 news site and in a number of respected publications such as The Learning Professional and the International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education. Her research and speaking engagements encompass a wide array of topics, from equity-centered schooling to culturally responsive classrooms and strategic school improvement.

Jacobē holds a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University, received a master’s degree in urban education from Mercy College, and is currently pursuing her doctorate at Teachers College, Columbia University, in New York, specializing in curriculum and teaching. Her professional interests include humanizing pedagogies, student-centered learning, curriculum design, asset-based teaching, culturally responsive teaching, teacher preparation, and leadership development.