Team
Rhianna Fisher

Rhianna Fisher

Rhianna Fisher (Ed.D. Candidate)

Rhianna Fisher is a science educator and instructional leader with a decade of experience designing inclusive, equity-centered STEM instruction. As Instructional Lead at Sacred Heart Bilingual Catholic School, she drives student-centered innovation, professional learning, and high-impact curriculum design. Her work extends into national and international education consulting, bridging research, policy, and practice to empower diverse learners and support systemic school improvement.

Academic Credentials

  • Doctor of Education Candidate, Curriculum and Pedagogy (GWU, 2024–2027)
  • M.S. in Education (University of Notre Dame)
  • B.S. in Biology & Philosophy (University of Scranton)

Leadership in Practice

  • Instructional Lead and Science Educator at Sacred Heart Bilingual Catholic School since 2016
  • Oversees instructional coherence, teacher development, and student readiness initiatives
  • Led school-wide efforts to integrate data-driven instructional planning and professional development
  • Project manager and curriculum strategist for cross-functional school improvement teams

Consulting & Research

  • Advisory Research Associate, Center for Digital Thriving, Harvard Graduate School of Education (2022–2024)
  • Consultant, Ocean Alliance (STEM programming for underrepresented learners)
  • Consultant, The Professional Development Collaborative (PD design for underserved D.C. schools)
  • Consultant, Shoqan School, Kazakhstan (Instructional strategy & higher ed transition planning)
  • Learning Group Leader, Making Change Conference, HGSE (Equity-focused educator training)
  • PD Specialist, National Parks Service (Environmental justice & place-based learning, 2024)

Workshop & PD Design

  • Designer and facilitator of professional development focused on:
    • Place-based learning and environmental justice
    • Cross-disciplinary STEM integration
    • Digital citizenship and tech equity
    • Culturally responsive science instruction
  • Featured speaker at the 2024 EdWeek Conference

Teaching & Mentoring

  • Developed bilingual science curricula tailored to multilingual learners
  • Mentors educators on evidence-based instructional strategies and student-centered learning
  • Promotes student agency, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving

Awards & Recognition

  • Golden Apple Award, Archdiocese of Washington D.C. (2022)
  • Chris Lary Memorial Grant, University of Notre Dame (2018)
  • Verizon Innovative Learning Program Award Recipient (2019)

Certifications

  • Science Educator, District of Columbia (Valid July 2024–2027)

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