Education
Doctor of Education
Howard University, 2020
M.S. Adolescent Generalist, 2014
University at Albany
Grand Canyon University
M.A. Elementary Education, 2012
B.A. English
University at Albany, 2007
Kofi LeNiles
Assistant Professor
Areas of Expertise
African and African-American culture
Self-determination
Cultural-political worldviews
Social justice
Biography
Dr. Kofi LeNiles is an African-American academic scholar and filmmaker and has worked on education initiatives around the world. In 2014, Kofi led an effort to build a large school library in Agogo, Ghana, and in 2012 he traveled to Ecuador and worked with an Indigenous group to improve their local school curriculum. He made his film debut as the co-executive producer and co-writer of the film entitled For Humanity: Culture, Community, and Maroonage (2018).
Professional Experience
Educational Consultant
ACES World (2019)
Adjunct Professor
Long Island University (2015 –2019)
Coordinator of Logistics (Verizon Innovative Learning Grant) and Guest Lecturer
Howard University (2017)
Special Education Teacher
Richard R. Green High School of Teaching (2015 – 2016)
Principal
Youth Institute of Science & Technology (2014 – 2015)
Resident Fellow
Amsterdam High School (2013 – 2014)
Administrator
Achievement Academy Charter School (2009 –2011)
Teacher
Achievement Academy Charter School (2007 –2009)
Publications
Shockley, K. G., & LeNiles, K. (2018). May we forever stand: reflections on culture, community and Maroonage. International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, 32(4), 362-379.
LeNiles, K., Hughes, J., & Shockley, K. G. (2017). Voices from the Field: “If we are going to be a free people worldwide, it’s going to take work”: An interview with Candice and Hodari Davis. The Journal of Negro Education, 86(3), 350-355.
Shockley, K. and LeNiles, K. (2017). The promises and perils of attempting an African centered institution in a public school setting. International Journal of Pan African Studies.
Hughes, J., & LeNiles, K. (2017). Voices from the Field: Uplifting and Amplifying: An interview with Kleaver Cruz. The Journal of Negro Education, 86(3), 341-344.
Hughes, J., LeNiles, K., & Shockley, K. G. (2017). Voices from the Field: “My name means work”: An interview with Jonathan “MwaiKazi” Lajas. The Journal of Negro Education, 86(3), 345-349.
Shockley, K. and LeNiles, K. (2016). The intergenerational power and impact of Frances Cress Welsing’s theory of color confrontation. Black Child Journal.
Book Chapters and Encyclopedia Entries
LeNiles, K., Boakye, B., & Shockley, K. G. (2020). Black on Black Love. Campus Uprisings: How Student Activists and Collegiate Leaders Resist Racism and Create Hope. In T. Douglas, K. Shockley & I. Tolson, Campus Uprisings: How Student Activists and Collegiate Leaders Resist Racism and Create Hope (pp. 38 – 53). New York, NY: Teachers College Press.
LeNiles, K. (2019). 5 “Breathing Deep”. Personal Narratives of Black Educational Leaders: Pathways to Academic Success, 39, 51. In R. Palmer, O. Cadet, K. LeNiles, J. Hughes, Personal Narratives of Black Educational Leaders: Pathways to Academic Success (pp. 51 -72). Abingdon, UK: Routledge
Books
LeNiles, K., & Shockley, K. (2019). Freedom! The Untold Story of Benkos Bioho And The Worlds First Maroons: a true story. Authorhouse: Bloomington, IN.
Palmer, R. T., Cadet, M. O., LeNiles, K., & Hughes, J. L. (2019). Personal Narratives of Black Educational Leaders: Pathways to Academic Success. Abingdon, UK: Routledge