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Teacher Education and Professional Development



Dr. Henrietta Wright

Full-time Lecturer, Teacher Education and Professional Development

Office: Banneker Hall 211-E
Phone: 443 885 4592
henrietta.wright@morgan.edu

Education:

Doctor of Philosophy - Curriculum and Instruction Specialization: Art Education University of Maryland, College Park

Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction Specialization: Art Education University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Science - Art Education Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University

BIOGRAPHY:

Dr. Wright is an artist, Educator and Inspirer. Her expertise is in art/design; curriculum & instruction; motivation; technology and assessment. She has written and published several research articles and reports in educational journals; edited book chapters, attended and presented papers at national, state and local conferences on a variety of topics; conducted and participated in diverse & varied workshops on education, retention & assessment and AI; and developed a few community snd outreach programs. She designed the logo for the former Conceptual Framework - PULSE MODEL for the department of Teacher Education & Professional Development; as well as the design/logo for the journal that was created for the department - The Urban Connector.

RESEARCH INTEREST(S):

Academia include curriculum and instruction, human learning, cognition, motivation, assessment, AI, podcasts, and technology in education.

PUBLICATIONS:

Menakaya, Olisa & Wright, Henrietta (2025). Integrating Kahoot! and Genially in a course of Teacher Education: Enhancing Interactive Engagement and Critical Thinking. Education in Context: Research, Systems, and the Future of Evidence-Based Change - https://sree2025.exordo.com
Menakaya, O., Burns, V., Richards, R., Scherchan, S., & Wright, H. (2025). We D.A.I.R.E.: Modeling AI-Driven Microbiology E-Learning for Trustworthy AI in Higher Education. TRAILS25.
Alao, S., Rollins, C., Brown, L., Wright, H., Seabrooks, Y., Thompson-Johnson, T., & Hardges-Scruggs, L. (2018). Increasing Student Access to High-Impact Practices: Inclusive Excellence Project Findings. A Vision for Equity: Results from AAC & U’s Project. Washington, DC: AAC&audio.
Alao, S., Rollins, C., Brown, L., Wright, H. (2017) Data-Driven Action Plans for Student Success and Inclusive Excellence. Committing to Equality and Inclusive Excellence: A Campus Guide for Self-Study and Planning. Washington, DC: AAC&U.
COURSE(S) TAUGHT:  
EDUC 200: Foundations of Education and Teaching
EDUC 222: Seminar Praxis I
EDUC 414: Assessment of Students
EDUC 415: Cultural Influence, Diversity and the School
EDUC 486: Seminar Praxis II
EDUC 500: Introduction to Teaching
EDSP 501: Group Dynamics
EDSP 586: Human Growth and Development
EDSR 504: Introduction to Educational Research
ELED 315: Design and Use of Audio-Visual Material & Equipment
ELED 316: Curriculum Principles and Instructional Management
ELED 479: Methods of Teaching Art, Music & Physical Education
SCED 302: Principles of Teaching in Secondary School
SCED 307: Adolescent Psychology.