Dr. Rema
Professor of Education and Michigan State Universitys MSU Board of Trustee in Detroit, MI
Dr. Rema has devoted her career to advocating for educational equity, focusing on supporting marginalized individuals and communities. She is passionate about creating opportunities for those who have been historically overlooked and ensuring that every student has access to the resources and support they need to thrive.
Her expertise spans educational leadership, school culture, and organization, particularly within underserved and global contexts. Rema Vassar has extensively prepared educators—administrators, teachers, and counselors—to engage with critical educational issues through a cross-cultural lens. She has focused on the impact of race, gender, and class on student achievement and the implications of policies and practices in schools. Her work emphasizes justice, access, and inclusion, especially for minoritized communities.
With more than 20 years of experience as a teacher, counselor, and administrator in K-12 public education, Dr. Rema now supports school communities' holistic wellness. In addition to serving on the Michigan State University Board of Trustees, she teaches at Wayne State University, where she shares her expertise in Educational Leadership.
Throughout her career, she has worked to empower communities by fostering collective action and creating spaces for meaningful change.
Her belief in the transformative power of education drives her work, and she is committed to ensuring that every student, regardless of background, has the opportunity to succeed. Her presentations and research have reached over 20 countries, where she has taught and mentored future leaders in education.
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