About Dr. Eva L. Jones

Dr. Eva L. Jones is a leader in examining systems through the lens of cultural proficiency and providing culturally responsive professional development. She is focused on elevating student voices and supporting school districts as they embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. Her research in developing culturally responsive systems in suburban schools informs her work with teachers, administrators, and district leaders as they come to understand the impact of bias and culture on their daily work. 

As a high school English teacher and administrator, she was an advocate for students who are often underserved and for those who find themselves silenced in school and community settings. Dr. Jones facilitated district work on Mental Health and Wellness, and Diversity and Equity in her role as chairperson of the Environment and Culture Council. She designed and implemented a systemic approach to culturally responsive professional development for building and district leaders, and for teachers and support staff. Dr. Jones was the Director of English, Social Studies, Library Services, and Assessment and Accountability, as well as an Assistant Principal at Niskayuna Central School District. She is an expert in the practices of Understanding by Design, curriculum review, and instructional practice. 

A strong believer in transformational leadership, she was instrumental in growing a Teacher Leadership model at Niskayuna High School. Dr. Jones is tireless in her efforts to heighten the awareness of educators to ensure that the voices of children of color, LGBTQ students, and other marginalized people are valued in their classrooms and community. She facilitated discussion groups focused on race, racism, and racial healing for students across the Capital Region, opening up space for students to come together, listen and learn from each other. 

She presented nationally on how to look critically at lesson design, selection of materials and use of instructional strategies to create inclusive and affirming experiences.   Dr. Jones is dedicated to listening to the needs of a community, facilitating learning and leading a process for all stakeholders to bring about systemic change.