Education
- EdD, Education Policy and Leadership, American University
- MEd, School Leadership, Harvard Graduate School of Education
- MEd, Early Childhood Education, Dominican University
- BS, Political Communication, Emerson College
Interests
- “To Know a Word by Sight: Changing Teacher Practice in Foundational Literacy Instruction” World Literacy Summit, Presentation, Oxford, UK April, 2022
- "Coaching for the Science of Reading: Collective Sensemaking as a Means of Contextualizing Policy Changes” International Dyslexia Association Conference, Poster Presentation, Columbus, Ohio, October 2023
- “Empowering Families & Communities to Improve Literacy” SXSW Edu, Roundtable, Austin, TX, March 2025
- “Essential Tips: Navigating Disability Compliance and Reading Policy Through Sensemaking” Council for Exceptional Children, Collaborative Session, Baltimore, Maryland, March 2025
- “Sensemaking and Culturally Responsive Practice: Navigating Literacy Policy Together” AERA, Roundtable, Denver, Colorado, April 2025
- "Strengthening School-Family Partnerships for Literacy Success ” IDA Annual Conference, Presentation, Atlanta, GA, 2025
Affiliations
- Board Member, International Dyslexia Association - DC
Philosophy
As a first-generation college graduate, Dr. Randi Stone is driven by the belief that every child can succeed, and is committed to preparing educators who can advocate for and meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students.
Courses Taught
EDTE 421EDTE 430
EDTE 611
EDTE 627