Greetings Everyone!
My name is Leshaun T. Jenkins. Thank you so much for stopping in to visit my site. I am a North Carolina native who grew up in a very small town in the eastern part of the state. I matriculated through the Edgecombe County Public Schools school system where I proudly graduated from Southwest Edgecombe High School. Upon graduation, I journeyed to East Carolina University where I earned a BA degree in History as well as a BA degree Political Science. I was also just the second tennis player of color to ever play for the university in its 73-history of the program. Later I earned a Masters of School Administration degree from North Carolina State University. I would also later earn a certificate in Global Citizenship from Harvard University. In 2020 I was honored to be accepted as a Haiti Teacher Fellow through a rigorous selection process. This program was completed through UNC Chapel-Hill & Duke. Professionally, my career has spanned over two decades. I spent 16 years as a high school History Teacher and have spent the past 4 years as an Assistant Principal. I was a decorated Teacher earning Teacher of the Year four times, including Global Educator of the Year for my district in 2015. I was also a decorated coach, having earned coach of the year 18 times, including NC State Coach of the Year twice. I have led numerous professional developments around the topics of Equity, The Educational Experience of Boys of Color, and Global Education integration. I have also spearheaded and designed numerous innovative programs targeting students labeled as "at risk" in an attempt to close opportunity gaps. Globally, I have served on 10 Global Missions Trips serving in Costa Rica, Africa (Rwanda) and Haiti. I am a living witness that your passion will always unlock your purpose.
BREAKING NEWS!
Jenkins Appointed to UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University Area Studies Teacher Advisory Council
PRESS RELEASE
Dear Leshaun Jenkins,
The six area studies centers at UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University provide services and resources for teaching, learning and research related to global issues, world regions and modern world languages. As two of the few universities in the United States to house National Resource Centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education, we place special emphasis on providing professional development and resources to K-12 teachers in North Carolina and beyond.
On behalf of the UNC-Duke Consortium in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, we invite you to serve a two-year term (Fall 2021 – Fall 2023) on the UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University Area Studies Teacher Advisory Council.
Representing a diversity of grade levels and disciplines, the Teacher Advisory Council helps evaluate and support the direction of the centers’ K-12 outreach. By participating on this council, you will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the programs you have attended or resources you have used, guide us in planning future opportunities for teachers, and advocate on behalf of area studies programs.
Advisory Council members will be asked to engage in the following responsibilities:
Due to your experience with our programs and passion for global education, we would be most delighted if you would be willing to serve on the advisory council. Please let us know at your earliest convenience if you accept our invitation to serve on the UNC-CH and Duke University Area Studies Teacher Advisory Council.
STATEMENT FROM LESHAUN JENKINS
"I am extremely honored, humbled, and grateful for this opportunity to serve on the UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University Area Studies Teacher Advisory Council. After spending an entire year as a Haiti Teacher Fellow through this very program, I have developed a holistic interest and passion for Caribbean Studies and it's global impact on local, domestic and international communities of people. I look forward to serving as a resource and liaison for teachers and institutions of higher learning so that we may continue to create learning opportunities and learning spaces for children that are conducive for holistic development and advancement".
Dear Leshaun Jenkins,
The six area studies centers at UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University provide services and resources for teaching, learning and research related to global issues, world regions and modern world languages. As two of the few universities in the United States to house National Resource Centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education, we place special emphasis on providing professional development and resources to K-12 teachers in North Carolina and beyond.
On behalf of the UNC-Duke Consortium in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, we invite you to serve a two-year term (Fall 2021 – Fall 2023) on the UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University Area Studies Teacher Advisory Council.
Representing a diversity of grade levels and disciplines, the Teacher Advisory Council helps evaluate and support the direction of the centers’ K-12 outreach. By participating on this council, you will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the programs you have attended or resources you have used, guide us in planning future opportunities for teachers, and advocate on behalf of area studies programs.
Advisory Council members will be asked to engage in the following responsibilities:
- Attend one in-person meeting each spring (travel will be funded for participants living more than 150 miles away from meeting location) and one virtual meeting each fall;
- Attend at least one professional development program annually offered by a UNC-Duke area studies center as an active participant (i.e. ask questions, facilitate discussion, complete pre-readings);
- Review and provide advice concerning the area studies’ long-term vision and strategic planning in areas pertaining to global education;
- Advise on curriculum and professional development strategies;
- Participate in sub-committees, if needed, in support of specific initiatives;
- Identify resources that assist the Area Studies Centers in sustaining and advancing its objectives;
- Follow the area studies centers on social media; and
- Promote area studies center events, resources, and professional development opportunities with your network, colleagues, and administrators either in person, at conferences, and/or on social media.
Due to your experience with our programs and passion for global education, we would be most delighted if you would be willing to serve on the advisory council. Please let us know at your earliest convenience if you accept our invitation to serve on the UNC-CH and Duke University Area Studies Teacher Advisory Council.
STATEMENT FROM LESHAUN JENKINS
"I am extremely honored, humbled, and grateful for this opportunity to serve on the UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University Area Studies Teacher Advisory Council. After spending an entire year as a Haiti Teacher Fellow through this very program, I have developed a holistic interest and passion for Caribbean Studies and it's global impact on local, domestic and international communities of people. I look forward to serving as a resource and liaison for teachers and institutions of higher learning so that we may continue to create learning opportunities and learning spaces for children that are conducive for holistic development and advancement".
