We began by working with educators in Louisiana, but we are here for you, wherever you are.
Our mission is to empower educators to actively challenge bias and racism while embracing diversity.
Our vision is that with LAB Education, educators and community members will engage and facilitate critical conversations about race with cultural relevance among themselves, their students, or their community. Educators and students need support to explore the critical topics that affect their lives. Several studies have shown that culturally responsive education strengthens student learning. (Kayanpur & Harry, 2012; Tatum, 2009, as cited in Hammond, 2015, p. 15)
Meet the Team
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Raven Cole
Co-Executive Director
Raven J. Cole is an educator, writer, and book nerd from Baton Rouge, La. She received her B.A. in English and Secondary Education from Louisiana State University.She is the co-founder of Louisiana Anti-Bias Education. She has taught English and writing since 2014. She currently teaches media arts at an online school. Her poetry can be found in Oyster River Pages, The Fable Online, and at the bottom of most pots of gumbo.
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Selena Guilbeaux
Co-Executive Director
Selena Guilbeaux is the co-founder of LAB Education. She is currently a high school master teacher, but has taught both middle and high school English Language Arts. She has founded two high school African American Studies programs in Louisiana. Selena earned her Masters in Educational Leadership from Louisiana State University. She believes in the power of the community and is committed to culturally relevant and student-centered learning.
