Dinna Wade-Ardley

Dinna Wade-Ardley has a diverse work experience. Dinna started their career in 1997 as a Diversity Coordinator at Bloomington Public Schools, where they developed and implemented a diversity plan for the district. Dinna also instructed classes for K-12 teachers interested in culturally responsive teaching strategies. In 2000, they joined Bloomington Public Schools again, this time as the Director of Educational Equity. Dinna later became the Principal and Founder of the Office of Educational Equity Leadership Academy. In 2013, they joined North Central University as an Adjunct Professor, where they had the ability to travel and establish professional relationships with cooperating schools.

Dinna Wade-Ardley completed their education with an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities from Eastern New Mexico University in 1980. Prior to that, in 1978, they participated in the Upward Bound Summer Program at The University of New Mexico. Dinna later earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 1992. In 2003, they pursued a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Finally, in 2005, they obtained a K-12 Principal Licensure degree from the same university.