Channa M. Cook (Cook-Harvey)

Channa M. Cook, PhD (Cook-Harvey) has a diverse work experience that spans over several years. Channa M. is currently serving as the Executive Director of District & School Support at the Sacramento County Office of Education since July 2020. Prior to this, they worked as the Director of Social and Emotional Learning at Folsom Cordova Unified School District from July 2018 to July 2020. Channa has also worked as a Senior Researcher at the Learning Policy Institute from July 2015 to July 2018. Before that, they were a Research and Practice Associate at Stanford University Graduate School of Education from July 2011 to June 2015. Channa also served as the Principal/Co-Founder of Sojourner Truth Academy from July 2007 to July 2011. Channa M. began their career in education as a Teacher at the Los Angeles Unified School District from August 2003 to July 2007.

Channa M. Cook, PhD (Cook-Harvey) has a well-rounded education background spanning over multiple institutions. Channa M. began their educational journey at Stanford University, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English, completing their studies between 1998 and 2002. Inspired by their undergraduate experience, Channa pursued further education at Stanford and obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Education & Teaching of English Literature from 2002 to 2003.

Seeking to expand their knowledge and impact in the field of education, Channa Cook-Harvey enrolled at Pepperdine University from 2006 to 2007. Here, they accomplished a Master of Science (MS) degree in Educational Leadership & Administration.

With a strong foundation in various facets of education, Channa continued their academic pursuits at Stanford University, where they embarked on a transformative journey researching Race, Inequality, and Language in Education. Over the course of three years, from 2012 to 2015, they dedicated their time to their doctoral studies, ultimately earning a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree.

A lifelong learner and enthusiast of education, Channa M. Cook, PhD (Cook-Harvey) has taken advantage of diverse educational opportunities to enhance their expertise in English literature, educational leadership, and the critical intersection of race, inequality, and language in education.