With over 20 years of gleaned, learned and immersed experience in Early Childhood Education,  Jamilah brings her joy, passion for pedagogy and coaching Teachers and families as Executive Director of Higher Elevations Learning Place.  Jamilah has served passionately in the Early Learning field throughout the Northwest as a research practitioner, Educator and Program Coordinator and Manager where she has guided Teachers in Child Centered Reflective Practice, anti-bias practices, meaning making, Emotion Coaching, Reggio Emilia Inspired Practices and Playful Inquiry. As the youngest of 5 and now a mother of 5,  Jamilah not only knows the value of giving children voice, advocacy and protecting their learning through play, but she inspires and encourages Educators and Families to do the same.

 

Jamilah studied psychology with a minor in Spanish at Howard University and earned her Bachelor’s in Education at Goddard College with a concentration in dual language learning, cultural relevance and anti-bias approach. Jamilah is currently studying to obtain a Master’s in Organizational Leadership at Warner Pacific. 

 

As a Portland native, Jamilah lives with her husband and 5 children of which currently, 1 attends Higher Elevations Learning Place. Jamilah is passionate about life, time with family and friends, health, physical activity, music, dance/movement, and the pursuit of intentional care in beloved Community.