Empowering Education Transformation
EngagED Education Consulting
Bridging classrooms, communities, and policy to center student and teacher voices in education.
Building Inclusive, Access-Oriented Education Solutions
Founded by Dr. Valerie Richmond, EngagED Education Consulting is a firm committed to reimagining education by bridging scholarly insight with actionable, community-centered solutions. With over 20 years of hands-on experience in the classroom and community research, our approach ensures that the voices of students, teachers, and communities shape policy and practice.
We specialize in facilitating participatory action learning, strategic planning, and research that advances equity in education. Grounded in humanizing frameworks that merge academic rigor with practical, actionable tools, our work draws on community-driven and inclusive approaches — blending research-based insight with practical toolkits to ensure that educational innovation and accountability coexist with purpose and integrity.
Transformative Education Solutions
Our Services
EngagED offers tailored services to support schools, districts, and organizations in creating inclusive and effective educational strategies. Our services range from curriculum design to strategic policy advising, each grounded in equity and designed to drive meaningful change in education.
- Participatory Action Learning Labs – Interactive learning experiences like poster stations, gallery walks, and toolkits that engage stakeholders in co-designing solutions.
- Program & Curriculum Design – Customized program development for PK-12 and higher ed, focusing on teacher-led innovation and student empowerment.
- Community-Academic Partnerships – Building bridges between districts, CBOs, and universities to create collaborative, equity-focused initiatives.
- Research & Evaluation – Conducting participatory research and data storytelling to inform educational practices and policies.
- Facilitation & Professional Learning – Offering human-centered professional development, retreats, and coaching to foster inclusive, student-centered leadership.
- Strategic Planning & Policy Advising – Equity-first strategic planning that connects student and teacher voices to policy creation and implementation.
- Implementation Playbooks – Step-by-step guides to help leaders, educators, and boards adopt equity-centered policies with fidelity.
What Sets Us Apart
At EngagED, we pride ourselves on our commitment to equity, student voice, and practical impact. Our approach is designed to be inclusive, participatory, and transformative, ensuring that all educational stakeholders are heard and that policies are not “done to” communities but co-created with them.
Empowering & Trandformative Theory Integration
We ground our work in inclusive, justice-oriented frameworks that prioritize marginalized voices.
Decades of Classroom Leadership Experience
With over 20 years of experience in PK-12 education, our expertise is rooted in real classroom challenges and successes.
Belonging & Servingness Expertise
Deep understanding of how to design and implement solutions that serve historically underserved communities, particularly at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).
Let’s Connect
Ready to work together to transform education?
We’d love to hear from you and explore how we can make your vision a reality.
Phone: 720-509-0049
Email: admin@educationengagement.com
Business Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm MST
