Jacquelyn Ollison

Dr. Jacquelyn Ollison is a Director at the California Teacher Residency Lab (CDE Foundation) and an Adjunct Professor at Benerd College, University of the Pacific. She specializes in educational equity, teacher well-being, and culturally responsive teaching. Since 2020, she has led the redesign of the Teacher Residency Lab’s framework to prioritize equity, impacting statewide teacher residency programs. Her advocacy extends to policy reforms addressing school climate and working conditions.

Education: Ed.D. (specific institution unspecified, as per text).

Research focuses on compassion fatigue among educators, teacher retention in underserved schools, and systemic equity. She co-founded and contributes to initiatives like Safe Black Space and the Torlakson Whole Child Institute, emphasizing racial trauma healing and holistic education solutions. Her TEDx talk and keynote speeches amplify her work on educators as 'first responders' needing systemic support.

Grants/Advising: Her leadership shaped state-funded residency grants and policy reforms. No specific grants listed in text.

Labs/Teams: Directs the California Teacher Residency Lab, fostering inclusive teacher training programs.