Anika T. Prather

Dr. Anika T. Prather is an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Elementary Education at Catholic University. She holds a B.A. in Elementary Education from Howard University, a Master’s in Liberal Arts from St. John’s College, and a Ph.D. in English, Theatre, and Literacy Education from the University of Maryland. Her research focuses on enhancing literacy among African American students through engagement with classical literature. She co-authored The Black Intellectual Tradition and previously served as Director of High-Quality Curriculum and Instruction at the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy.

• Founded The Living Water School (2015), a Classical Education-focused institution
• Co-established The Living Water Center hosting The Blacks in Classics Museum
• Consulting through Anika Prather Consulting with clients including Harvard University, Princeton University, and Baltimore City Public Schools

Her work emphasizes integrating cultural relevance into educational practices. Personal interests include performing arts (jazz albums under 'Anika-Tene’ on Spotify) and fiber artistry ('NikaKnits').