Cultural
Options
For
Effective
Educators
Working with educators to provide effective strategies that extend beyond teacher training programs.
Our
Services
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
TARGETED STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS OF COLOR
About
Patricia Henry, Ph.D.
Dr. Patricia Henry's organization, Cultural Options for Effective Educators (COFEE), focuses on guiding teachers to embrace reflective practices that facilitate meaningful connections with students. Through her extensive experience and expertise in education, she has played various roles in supporting effective instruction and professional development, particularly in diverse contexts.
Dr. Henry's dedication to understanding and improving the instructional practices for all students, especially marginalized populations, is evident in her achievements, including her doctoral dissertation and presentations at prestigious educational conferences. Her commitment to fostering inclusive and effective teaching practices is reflected in the mission of COFEE.
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Testimonials
"While working with Dr. Henry, we frequently analyzed data of different demographics. Specifically focusing on the needs of African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students as this was our lower performing students at our campus.
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When analyzing the data we would focus on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) the students were struggling with. I was able to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of the students. We would also pull small groups and do Saturday camps and focus on those skills to improve student data.
Dr. Henry was very focused on meeting the needs of these students and getting them where they needed to be on level. She would come into the classroom and help where needed. She also found materials to specifically meet the needs of these students. I really enjoyed working with Dr. Henry and loved her professionalism!" - Dana Gutierrez, 5th Grade Elementary Teacher, CyFair ISD
""Dr. Patricia Henry has always been an invaluable source of information for the success of ESL/EB students in the classroom.
She has instilled in me the importance of explicit and systematic instruction in the classroom. This method is a critical component in the learning process and can improve student outcomes, especially for low achieving students.
I highly recommend Dr. Patricia Henry for anyone that may need assistance with coaching educators to successfully implement or modify curriculum with a focused emphasis on ESL/EB students." - Danielle Morgan, Assistant Principal, Hereford ISD, Texas
"I had the privilege of working with Dr. Henry when she was a Reading Instructional Specialist. Dr. Henry demonstrated an incredible ability to analyze student data and design targeted interventions that met learners exactly where they were. She inspired both students and teachers to see reading as a joyful and meaningful pursuit, transforming the culture of literacy in our school.
What sets Dr. Henry apart was not only her expertise but also her passion for fostering a love for reading. Dr. Henry is a committed, skilled, and caring educator whose legacy will endure." - Gauri Kulkarni, Assistant Principal, Cy Fair ISD.
"COFEE LLC and Founder Dr. Patricia Henry are committed to assisting educators with their own development of self-reflection on educational practices to promote relationships with their students. If you are serious about making a positive impact on ALL students - especially the ones that some have forgotten. This is for you!
Educators attending Dr. Henry’s workshops leave with toolkits to help them uplift and promote student learning, student empowerment and engagement. She is committed to teacher efficacy and personalized learning.
Dr. Henry and COFEE LLC’s sessions are eye opening and life changing for students, teachers and instructional leaders." - Erwann Wilson, Principal, CyFair ISD
Our
Work
Cultural Options for Effective Educators (COFEE) provides engaging professional development that:
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Includes interactive activities to heighten an understanding of culture and cultural competence.
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Guides educators through a self-reflection journey of their cultural socialization process
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Facilitates making connections to students of color so that strategies can be implemented to change practices in schools to meet students’ needs
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Motivates teachers to implement toolkits that prevent student from being marginalized in educational institutions