Delesa Franklin, EdD College of Education and Behavioral SciencesEducation Assistant Professor of Education Education EdD, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Houston MA, Secondary School Principalship, Xavier University of Louisiana BA, Secondary Education, Southern University of New Orleans Courses Taught EDLD 7301: Cultural Competence for Educational Leaders EDSU 7303: Public Policy in Education EDSU 7310: Program Evaluation EDSU 7320: District and Community Relations EDSU 7322: Human Resource Management EDAD 6308: Role of the Principal Publications Leadership and Policy in Schools, August 5, 2022, Estimating the Effects of Single Sex Education on Girls’ Mathematics and Science Achievement Awards Houston’s 30 Most Influential Women, Fall 2017 Smahrt Girls Award, Spring 2017 Humble Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction Educator’s Award, Spring 2017 Young Audiences STEAM Award, Spring 2015 Texas A&M, Dean’s Roundtable Outstanding Educator Award, Spring 2014 Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Education Excellence, Spring 2014 University of Houston Table Talk, Conversationalist, Fall 2014 Texas Legislative Black Caucus, Outstanding Texan Award, Spring 2013 John and Drucie Chase Builders Award, United Negro College Fund, 2013 Who’s Who in Black Houston, Sixth and Seventh Editions Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., Houston Chapter, Trailblazer in Education Recipient, March 2009 Secondary Principal of the Year – Davis/Washington Feeder Pattern, 2006-2007 Teacher of the Year – Patrick Henry Middle School, 1996-1997 Additional Information Dr. Delesa Franklin is a dynamic educational leader, professor, and department chair with a passion for equity, innovation, and student success. As the founding Principal of the Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy, Houston ISD’s first all-girls STEM magnet school, she has championed opportunities for underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering, and math. With a proven track record as a former School Support Officer overseeing numerous campuses, Dr. Franklin now serves in higher education, mentoring aspiring leaders and contributing to university wide initiatives to enhance graduate enrollment and academic excellence. She and her husband Willie are active members of Lilly Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where they remain rooted in faith and service.
