DAKEYAN C. GRAHAM, PH.D., ED.D., DMA
9138 NW 18th Place
Gainesville, FL 32606
phone: 813.230.4801
email: dregraham@gmail.com
dregraham.wixsite.com/drdre
EDUCATION
2023
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting
2022
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Doctor of Education in Learning Design and Performance Technology
2015
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education
2014
Concordia University, Portland, OR
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
2009
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Master of Music in Music Education
2007
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Instrumental Emphasis
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
2022-present
Alachua County Public Schools, Gainesville, FL
Director, Educational Equity and Outreach
2021-present
Re-Imagining Equity and Learning, LLC
CEO and Founder
2020-2022
Florida Department of Education, Tallahassee, FL
Executive Director, Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2009-2020
C. Leon King High School, Tampa, FL
Director of Instrumental Studies
2010-2019
Fred Gebhardt Leadership Camp, Tampa, FL
Camp Director and Curriculum Developer
2016-2018
Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, FL
Adjunct Faculty
Dual Enrollment Music Theory 1 (MUT1111)
2016-2017
University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, Sarasota, FL
Adjunct Faculty - Online
Western Art Music in Your Life (MUL3011)
2016-2017
Hillsborough County Hospital Homebound Program, Hillsborough County, FL
Fine Arts Instructor
CERTIFICATIONS
2022
Florida Educational Leadership Certification
2016
Florida Bandmasters Association and Florida Orchestra Association State Adjudicator
2015
Hillsborough County Master Trainer Program
2011
Hillsborough County Clinical Educator
2010
Little Kids Rock Certified Teacher
2007
Music K-12
PROFESSIONAL MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS – MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
2021-present
Golden Key International Honor Society – FSU Chapter
2021-present
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society – FSU Circle
2014-present
Eastern Coalition of Music Educators (Founder and President)
2009-present
National Association for Music Education
2009-2020
Hillsborough County Secondary Music Council (Secretary – 2011-2012; President – 2014 to 2019)
2006-present
Florida Music Educators Association/Florida Bandmasters Association/Florida Orchestra Association
2004-present
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Inc. Vice President – 2008-2009, Music Director – 2005-2006, 2008-2009
PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEES AND EXECUTIVE BOARDS – FLORIDA
2021-present
Florida Commission on Community Service - Commissioner
2020-2022
Florida Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys – Education Committee Member
2020-2021
Florida Standards Implementation Team
2020-2021
Leadership Florida – Education Class 6
2019-2020
Florida Education Foundation – Ex-Officio Member; Finance Committee Member
2019-2020
Florida Teacher Lead Network
2020
H.O.P.E. Innovators Task Force
PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEES – HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
2019
Hillsborough County Public Schools Diversity Committee
2016, 2017
Hillsborough County Public Schools African-American Curriculum Writing Committee
2015, 2016
Hillsborough County Secondary Music Exam Revision Committee (Instrumental and Choral, AP Music Theory)
2015-2016
Hillsborough County Public Schools Secondary Instrumental Music Curriculum Writing Committee
2014-2016
University of Tampa School of Music Curriculum Advisory Committee
EDUCATIONAL AWARDS
2023
King High School Wall of Pride - Honoree
2021
40 Gators Under 40 - Award Recipient
University of Florida Alumni Association
2020
GRAMMY Music Educator of the Year – Quarterfinalist
Grammy Recording Academy
2020
LifeChanger of the Year Award - Winner
National Life Group Foundation
2020
Outstanding Young Alumni Award - Winner
University of South Florida Alumni Association
2020
Teacher of the Year - Winner
State of Florida
2019
Teacher of the Year - Winner
Hillsborough County (C. Leon King High School) - FL
2013
GRAMMY Music Educator of the Year - Semi-finalist
Grammy Recording Academy
2013
Teacher of the Year - Finalist
Hillsborough County - FL
2012
Teacher of the Year
C. Leon King High School - Tampa, FL
PRESENTATIONS / PUBLICATIONS
(a selected list – not inclusive of the events as 2020 Florida Teacher of the Year)
2020
Session Presenter
Selection and Exposure to Orchestral Literature for the Non-String Educator
Florida Music Educators Association State Conference: January 10, Tampa, Florida
2020
Session Presenter
Diversity in Music Education: Past, Present, and Future
Florida Music Educators Association State Pre-Conference: January 8, Tampa, Florida
2019
Invited Panel Member
EmpowerEd Luncheon Panel Discussion
Hillsborough Education Foundation: September 18, Tampa, Florida
2019
Invited Panel Member
Implied Bias Training Discussion Panel
Hillsborough County Public Schools Diversity Office: April 13, Tampa, Florida
2015
Research Presenter
Secondary Band Participation and Executive Function
Suncoast Music Education Research Symposium (SMERS): February 4-7, Tampa, Florida
2015
Research Presenter
Working Memory and Processing Speed in High School Instrumentalists
Florida Music Educators Association State Conference Poster Session: January 16, Tampa, Florida
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
2020-2022
Restoration Place Tallahassee Worship Team, Tallahassee, FL
Worship Team Member
2017-2023
King High School Alumni Association, Tampa, FL
Executive Board Member
2016-present
Instruments of Change, Tampa, FL
Executive Board – President, Secretary and Curriculum Development Specialist
Non-profit organization responsible for initiating music education programs into Title 1 elementary schools
2015-2020
Elite Florida Martial Arts, Brandon, FL
Senior Instructor
2009-2020
Citylife Church Worship Team, Tampa, FL
Worship Team Leader and Choir Instructor
2009-2019
Quality Martial Arts Academy, Riverview, FL
Co-Founder, Senior Instructor, Curriculum Developer: 5th degree black belt
Former multiple time NASKA, FAME, and KICK/USA World, National, and State Champion