Testimonials

“The professional development provided by Elliott Educational Services was truly transformative. Christina’s sessions resonate with staff because she is first and foremost an educator. Her expertise is steeped in research and she delivers content with a style and pedagogy that teachers respect and trust because of her authentic and relevant delivery. As a consultant and a mentor, Christina Hale-Elliott could not be more talented and effective.”

— Wendy Sinette, Superintendent, La Cañada Unified School District

“Rooted in a deep commitment to social justice and truth-telling, Christina Hale-Elliott brings creativity, clarity, and compassion to the programs and processes designed for our school community. As a skillful listener and facilitator, she teaches and models culturally responsive educational practices with grace, humor, and conviction. She is an invaluable partner on Flintridge Sacred Heart’s journey towards becoming an anti-racist, anti-bias education institution.”

— Sister Carolyn McCormack, President, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy

“Christina was a balm to our heavy and confused hearts, providing much-needed insight for us to move forward during a challenging time in history. Christina had an immediate understanding of how to support our staff, recognizing the range of backgrounds and life journeys. Through a hands-on, interactive, virtual approach, Christina was able to bring us together while apart, and have a clearer perspective of the work that we need to do as...early childhood educators. Christina Hale-Elliott is a gift to all educators, parents, and leaders looking for support and change.”

— Sharon Lee, Director, Piper Preschool Santa Monica

“Working with Ms. Hale-Elliott at UC Riverside was highly beneficial for my educator practice - her depth of knowledge on culturally responsive teaching and learning was transformative for our faculty and students! Ms. Hale-Elliott taught me how to create a lesson segment on environmental racism that ended up being a life-changing experience for me and my students.”

— Linda Christopher, Science Cohort Student Teacher Supervisor, UC Riverside

“Christina Hale-Elliott is a brilliant educator and equity consultant. Her contributions as a Founding Member of the Etiwanda School District African American Parent Educator Advisory Council (AAPEAC) were insightful, targeted, and refreshing. Having witnessed what can be done - and what shouldn’t - in multiple districts and states, Mrs. Hale-Elliott provides a unique and remarkable breadth of understanding of equity work in education.”

— Tamara Ross, Founding Member and Former Chairperson, Etiwanda SD AAPEAC

“I was pessimistic about the idea of our staff being receptive to, and participating fully in, professional development around tough issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Christina, though, has a masterful way of tackling these issues head-on while creating a safe environment that respects diverse perspectives and elicits engagement by all. Along with a wealth of research-based knowledge and facilitating skills, she brings her authentic self into the fold. I have seen how this welcomes and causes participants to open up and contribute their authentic selves, thus creating conditions for transformative dialogue to take place. I walked away feeling very optimistic.”

— Anthony Carruthers, High School Math Teacher

“My effectiveness as a school leader has been markedly enhanced by working with Christina Hale-Elliott, as our collaboration has provided me the chance to think anew about how we use student achievement data, how we expand our climate of care on campus, and [how we] better address the needs of all learners.”

— Jim Cartnal, High School Principal

“Ms. Christina Hale-Elliott is a DEI superstar! I am a La Cañada parent and was on the search committee [for a consultant]. When Ms. Christina walked in the room, we knew she was the one to lead our district and community into this most crucial and critical area.”

— Courtney B. Vance, Parent

“I could write a chapter about Ms. Hale-Elliott’s influence on me in my life book. As an elementary school principal, I have reached out to her multiple times with questions and concerns, and she has always helped me understand the best way to solve problems and offer support to my constituents. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a former teacher, and she is warm and relatable in the various training sessions she offered.”

— Emily Blaney, Principal, Elementary School Principal