“If you are looking for a passionate and realistic educator to help guide your staff, Tami Dean is the person you should be looking towards. I've worked with Tami in various roles over the last 15 years and find her to be authentic, knowledgeable and compassionate. She can take complex concepts and put them into language and situations that any teacher or administrator can relate to. Her balance between reality, research and relationships help make her relevant to all."

“Dr. Tami Dean has guided me towards finding my truth, passion and purpose in my career through mentorship, coaching, and self-reflection. She is my first contact when I need to work through ideas, locate resources and make decisions. Our relationship has evolved to a thoughtful partnership that I cherish and value in my professional and personal life. I hope everyone has someone like her-my former coach!”

“As an undergraduate student and pre-service teacher, Dr. Tami Dean had an incredible impact with me. In the classroom, Tami led me to question my role as an educator and democratic citizen with compassion. On one specific occasion, I remember in which the class had a conversation in which the class discussed preconceived notions and stereotypes and the impact that they may on both our teaching practice and the students we serve. Throughout the conversation, Tami was professional, tenacious and incredibly supportive. Tami has the skills, knowledge-base, service-orientated heart for building community and leading collaborative efforts.”

“Dr. Dean guided me to opportunities that built my character and confidence while increasing my impact. I had been in education and leadership several years, and expereinced success shadowed by burnout. By the time I started working with Dr. Dean, I was reluctant to “do anymore” than I was currently doing, but she somehow managed to spark my curiosity. Dr. Dean encouraged and coached me through working with different audiences, communicating intentions around equity, caring for self while managing the work, and more. I can say today because of Dr. Dean’s guidance work, I’m comfortable being an equity practitioner that works with students, teachers, administrators, state leaders, and community members. Thank you, Dr. Dean for reigniting my passion and showing me how to find the courage to move forward. It was a blessing to work together.”

Dr. Dean coaches teachers and administrators towards equity and social justice with an urgent compassion. She centers student learning, but she also champions and celebrates the learning of the educators with whom she works. The result is a collaborative environment in which teachers and students seek and see diversity of strengths in one another. I recommend her service to any educators and administrators seeking passionate and compassionate expertise in social justice and equity work.