Believe
Believing in yourself is the first step towards achieving your goals and realizing your full potential. Your internal talent and capabilities can truly flourish when you have confidence in yoursef, coupled with coaching and mentoring. Let me help!
I am
Dr. Carla Galbraith.
EDUCATOR & COMMUNITY PARTNER
Dr. Carla T. Galbraith is a K-16 school administrator in Northern California and has worked in the educational field for nearly thirty years. Her passion is the academic achievement gap and the concept of dual consciousness. These topics were addressed in her dissertation entitled, A Phenomenological Study of Top Performing 12th Grade African American High School Students, published in 2010. In addition to school administration, she remains relevant in current academic trends as a university doctoral advisor and thesis mentor.
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Her company, the GAP Academy [Galbraith Academic Prep] is an initiative where coaching, mentoring and advocacy can occur as it relates to education. Allow her to partner with you in your administrative aspirations, college & career pathways, and overall navigation of the components of education, from early childhood through university and vocational training.
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Etcetera Events is an event planning and decoration company for your celebratory needs. All educators are creative, and a creative collaborator is always needed to facilitate the planning, decorations, and sophisticated decor to enhance the ambiance. At the end of your To Do list, add etc., which is Etcetera Events.
EXPERIENCE
Education
Doctor of Education - EdD •
Master of Education - MEd •
Bachelor of Arts, Social Science - BA •
Professional Career
• School Administration and Field, 27 years
​• Director, Adult Education
• Director, Middle School / High School Charter
• Principal, K-12 Public School
• Principal, K-12 Charter School
• University Doctoral Advisor
• University Thesis Mentor
• Educational Consultant
• Fiscal Management of over 10 million dollars
Public and Professional Organizations
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® •
Jack and Jill of America, Inc. •
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. •
ACSA - Association of California School Administrators •
CAAASA - California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators •
WE Strategies - Education and Workforce Development •
The GAP Academy
G.A.P. - Galbraith Academic Prep •
Administrative Coaching •
Academic Support and Consultation •
College Preparedness •
Career Pathways •
Mentorship •
Etcetera Events
• Event Planning and Consultation
• Large Galas to Small Projects, Bows, Etc.
• Decoration and Decor
• Crafting and Production
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CONTACT
Interested in booking Dr. Carla Galbraith for a speaking or event? Have a question or want to collaborate?
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Tel: 916.613.9587