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Shadae Thomas Harris
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Shadae Thomas Harris, previously the chief engagement officer at Richmond Public Schools, leads Groundwork Consulting, where she assists school districts in developing engagement systems that center families. She is also a distinguished professor in residence at Virginia State University and the founding faculty member of the VSU Engagement Institute.
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