Shirley Posey has been an educator for eleven years, including her role as a college
professor and as Johns Hopkins University CTY Sensory Brain Instructor. She has
facilitated 11th grade Biology at Imhotep Institute Charter High School since 2017.
Imhotep is an African Centered science, mathematics and technology-learning center.
It's mission is to provide a standards driven, high quality educational program for urban
learners that's grounded in the African Principles of Ma'at and the Seven Principles of
Nguzo Saba. Upon arrival at Imhotep, Shirley was challenged to help increase Biology
Keystone Tests Scores and to revamp the Science and STEM Department. Not only has
she increased the Biology Keystone Scores significantly and Academic Performance,
she has revamped the curriculum to include: Open Heart Surgery Sheep Heart
Dissection, a Crime Scene Investigation Lab, Inventor Friday (students create a
genetically or engineered enhanced cell to survive on Titan), Unethical Medical
Practices in the United States, aquaponics labs to increase fresh crops in urban
communities. Additionally, Shirley has carried the institutional essence of Reimagining
Online Learning by translating all lessons into engaging online activities. She serves as
the Department Chair for Science and STEM and the STEM planning coordinator for
Imhotep Charter High School. She is known for her innovative and data driven
approach.
Shirley earned her B.S. in Biology from Clark Atlanta University and her Masters in
Medical Science from Hampton University, and working on her Doctoral Degree at
Johns Hopkins University in Neuroscience and Education. She is the co-founder of
NeuroAdvanced Academics,Inc.,an educational firm using neuroscience based
practices to enhance academic learning and to facilitate Professional Development for
educators. She firmly believes that we can connect the Underserved to Higher
Dimensions of Learning Through Neuroscience and Hands On Learning. Shirley is the
loving mother of the brilliant and vibrant 2-year old Elizabeth Elle.
