Laytora Dash, M.Ed.

Holmes Scholar
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Laytora Dash is a doctoral candidate in Special Education focusing on Academically and
Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Education at UNC Charlotte. A veteran teacher of 15 years in Title I
schools, she researches equitable gifted identification, specifically advocating for gifted Black
children and twice-exceptionality. She is a 2023-2025 AACTE Holmes Scholar, 2020 NAGC
Javits-Frasier Scholar, and a dedicated NAGC Convention Committee and NC CEC-TAG Board
Member, actively presenting at conferences and supporting diversity initiatives. With deep
expertise in culturally responsive pedagogy and a passion for educational equity, Laytora
contributes to innovative scholarship to dismantle systemic barriers in gifted education.

Presentation(s):

• (#24) Bridging Policy and Practice: Examining North Carolina’s Gifted Education Plans and Leadership Guidance for Gifted Black Girls Through Critical Race Feminism

  Friday, February 21, 2025
  10:30 AM - 11:30 AM PST