Roses from Concrete, A Black Feminist Leadership Model for School Reform by Dr. Nadine Richards, is a qualitative study on women of color in leadership positions within the education sector. Stemming from the research conducted for her doctoral dissertation at Hofstra University, Nadine focuses on the state of New York and introduces a comprehensive roadmap for building a more equitable educational landscape. Despite the lack of material available in this area of study, the author successfully portrays a compelling picture of the realities faced by many women of color in their pursuit of a meaningful career in education.
With global experience and a personal background in education and principal consulting, Nadine is well-positioned to provide an illustrative glance into a historically male-dominated industry, highlighting some of the intricacies that exist below the surface. As she moved up in leadership positions, Nadine discovered a rise in sexism, racial prejudice, and microaggressions - inspiring her line of inquiry and extensive research into this field.
