2024 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Program

Social media handles for all moderators and panelists may be found at webster.edu/deiconference2024 .

and well-being, racial equity, restorative practices and student voice in school communities. She was a principal writer on state guidelines for trauma-informed schools through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. In spring of 2023, Hardin-Bartley was awarded the prestigious Robert L. Pearce Award by her fellow Missouri superintendents for her school leadership. Her other honors include National Children and Family Fellow by The Annie E. Casey Foundation (Feb. 2022), New Superintendent of the Year for the St. Louis District awarded by the Missouri Association of School Administrators (March 2019), 2020 Stellar Performer in Education Award from the St. Louis American Foundation and being named among Five Superintendents to Watch Nationally by K-12 Dive (Jan. 2020). Hardin-Bartley has 28 years of experience as an educator and leader in public schools. Prior to her role as superintendent, she served as assistant superintendent for human resources in The School District of University City. She also spent 11 years in various roles with Saint Louis Public Schools as chief human resources officer, principal, instructional coordinator and classroom teacher. Hardin-Bartley earned her doctoral degree in educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She earned her master’s degree in educational leadership and administration from Saint Louis University. Her bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education was earned at Harris-Stowe State University. Hardin-Bartley also holds a Professional in Human Resources ® certification. Additionally, she chairs and serves on numerous local boards including the St. Louis Regional Health Commission. Hardin- Bartley, her husband and their children are proud residents of University City.

Carol A. Daniel (she/her/hers) Senior Producer & Host Nine PBS

Carol A. Daniel joined Nine PBS in September 2023 as senior producer and host. “Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel,” is Nine PBS’ first-ever podcast which explores complex issues with people working to help the St. Louis region thrive. She has more than 40 years of experience in the media industry, including 28 years as a news anchor on KMOX Radio, as well as several years as the host of the Emmy award-winning lifestyle television show, Great Day St. Louis, on KMOV/Channel 4 and nearly a decade as a two-time National Newspaper Association award-winning columnist of “Carol’s Journal,” for The St. Louis American, a weekly newspaper serving the Black community of St. Louis. Daniel has been honored as a Living Legend by the Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists (GSLABJ). She was recently inducted into the Lincoln University Alumni Hall of Fame and was a 2022 St. Louis Media Hall of Fame Inductee. Delux Magazine of St. Louis selected her to their Power 100 and The St. Louis Press Club named her Radio Media Person of the Year in 2019. Her other honors have come from the Missouri Broadcaster’s Association, the YWCA Women’s Leader Class and STL TV. She has also served three terms as president of the GSLABJ. Daniel has been married for nearly 30 years to her husband, Patrick, and together they are the proud parents of two adult sons, Patrick, Jr. and Marcus. She firmly believes in the biblical verse, “To whom much is given, much is required.”

Daniel earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from Lincoln University.

Sharonica L. Hardin-Bartley, PhD (she/her/hers) Superintendent The School District of University City

Algerian Hart, PhD (he/him/his) President’s Assistant for Inclusive Engagement Missouri State University

Sharonica L. Hardin-Bartley, PhD, is an outspoken advocate for racial equity, trauma-

Algerian Hart, PhD, is a multifaceted individual whose impactful work spans academia, diversity, equity and inclusion. He is also an advocate for the under-valued. He currently serves as the assistant to the president for inclusive engagement at Missouri State

informed practices and student voice in education. She has served as superintendent of The School District of University City since July 2016.

Hardin-Bartley is a regional and national speaker on integrating health

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