Reading Time: 2 minutes My first blog post as a doctoral student was written on May 18, 2018 and appropriately titled “Becoming Dr. Clark.” I find it befitting to wrap up my journey as a doctoral student with this blog post by reflecting on my initial posting. It’s funny reflecting on the goals that I set for myself as […]
My Second to Last Ed.D Semester in Review
Reading Time: 2 minutes This last fall (the day before classes began), I was focused on parenting a first grader in virtual school, working a full-time job, and becoming a doctoral candidate. The desire to write more than what was expected of me was just not gonna happen. Throughout my time in my Ed.D. program, I have reflected on […]
7 Semesters Down, 2 To Go!
Reading Time: 2 minutes So here we go again. There are officially only TWO semesters (and a capstone dissertation) between now and Dr. Clark. Here are reminders of what I thought after I completed my first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth semesters. My word for for 2020 has been GRACE, and this summer semester could not have been a better operationalization of […]
Live from The National – Having Everything Revealed
Reading Time: 4 minutes Picture it; Richmond, 2018. An unseasonably warm November Friday evening. I had been waiting for this day for two months. It had been years since I attended a concert and I was looking forward to a fun night with friends. Prior to winning the 2019 Grammy Awards for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Album, […]
Year 2 is Over!!!
Reading Time: 2 minutes I have officially completed my second year and have only three more semesters until I am Dr. Clark!!! Here are reminders of what I thought after I completed my first, second, third, fourth, and fifth semesters. Completing my second year during a global pandemic was not expected. I’m sure no one expected the changes to “normalcy” that we’ve experienced. While […]
Transcript of & Reflecting on Leading the #SWCAREsChat
Reading Time: 5 minutes Today, I had the pleasure of leading the #SWCAREsChat focusing on Ensuring Equity In Online Teaching And Learning. This was an exciting opportunity to be invited to share the knowledge that I have around establishing and maintaining equity in online classrooms. For each of the five questions asked, below you can find my full transcribed […]
Ensuring Equity in the Online Classroom
Reading Time: 20 minutes This week, I will have the pleasure of hosting the Social Work Coalition for Anti-Racist Educators #SWCAREsChat, Ensuring Equity in the Online Classroom. Prior to hosting the chat, Laura Hoge, LCSW and I met to discuss the topic overall. Below is a reposting of that conversation: Q&A With Host, Stevara As a result of the […]
Stevara Clark wins VCU Presidential Award for Community Multicultural Enrichment
Reading Time: 4 minutes Reposted from the VCU School of Social Work Blog: Stevara Clark has a go-to coffee mug with a message that can be as much of a pick-me-up for her as the caffeine-fueled drink inside. It’s easy to understand the need for both when you consider all Clark has on her plate. Officially, she’s the VCU School […]
State Licensure and Regulatory Considerations in Online Social Work Programs
Reading Time: 3 minutes Today, my colleague Kristen Samuels and I were scheduled to present at the 6th Annual Social Work Distance Education Conference: Removing Barriers and Expanding Borders Through Social Work Distance Education in San Antonio, TX. Due to COVID-19, the conference was cancelled. Below is the proposal we submitted for the conference. Abstract Removing barriers to expand […]
Leading, Teaching, and Parenting During a Pandemic
Reading Time: 2 minutes The novel coronavirus or COVID-19 is running rampant across the globe. In Virginia, non-essential businesses have closed, K-12 schools are closed for the rest of the school year, and higher education institutions have transitioned to remote or online learning. As of yesterday, Governor Northam signed Executive Order 55, our Temporary Stay at Home Order due […]