Lakrisha Howard

Lakrisha Howard is a fourth-grade teacher at Newark Public Schools with 12 years of experience in K-12 education. She serves as an adjunct professor in education while advocating for special education, inclusion, and resources for exceptional learners. Howard holds leadership experience as a former vice principal and new teacher coach, and contributes as an expert for Understood.org.

Her educational background includes a BS from Rutgers University and a Master's degree from the Relay Graduate School of Education.

Howard specializes in supporting students who learn and think differently through practical classroom strategies. Her work emphasizes inclusive teaching practices, teacher collaboration frameworks, and resource development for diverse learners, demonstrated through her contributions to Google's educational initiatives and Understood.org's expert resources.

As an adjunct professor and Blue Engine coach, she mentors educators in career development and instructional techniques. Howard's professional focus bridges K-12 classroom experience with teacher training, creating tangible resources for educators supporting neurodiverse students.