Inspired to represent more children of color and encourage them to pursue their passions, Nigel Taylor wrote the story that eventually became “The Endless Possibilities of Nora and Vincent” a children’s book that follows two Black children, Nora and Vincent, and their exploration of different careers.
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Created and piloted by faculty from the UK College of Education, the UK College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, UK Libraries and the UK Markey Cancer Center, a course titled “Design Thinking in Education” tasked students last semester with the challenge of improving the diagnostic experience for cancer patients at the Markey Cancer Center. The course is just the beginning of UK’s new campus initiative that builds upon the existing efforts to put students first.
Dixson answers UKNow's questions about her career and how innovative and responsive scholarship can impact educational equity and help children receive a high-quality education.