One-Time Session: $35
Ongoing Support: $45/month
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Equity and Diversity in Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Master of Education (M.Ed.), Francis Marion University Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science, Francis Marion University Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) Reentry Services Certificate, Columbia College Conflict Resolution, Certificate
Hi! I am Dr. Essie Sellers! I am excited to join Learning Loft as a consultant, supporting justice-impacted students and individuals as they navigate reentry, education, and career development. With experience in prison education, workforce development, and strengths-based coaching, I help clients recognize their value, transform their experiences into strengths, overcome barriers, and build meaningful pathways toward their personal and professional goals.
Dr. Essie T. Sellers is an educator, researcher, and reentry workforce professional dedicated to advancing educational access, career development, and successful reentry for justice-impacted students and individuals. As a consultant with Learning Loft, she supports learners as they navigate the transition from incarceration to education, employment, and greater personal and professional stability.
Dr. Sellers brings extensive experience in prison education, student success, workforce readiness, and strengths-based coaching. Her work centers on helping justice-impacted individuals identify their skills, translate their lived and correctional experiences into career capital, overcome barriers to employment, and pursue opportunities that align with their goals and potential. She also works to promote person-centered practices that recognize the humanity, resilience, and leadership abilities of people affected by the justice system.
She earned her Doctor of Education in Equity and Diversity in Education from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research explored the influence of peer mentorship among formerly incarcerated Black men within prison education. Dr. Sellers also holds a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Francis Marion University, along with professional training in career development and reentry services.
Through her work with Learning Loft, Dr. Sellers is committed to creating supportive pathways that help justice-impacted learners move beyond barriers, strengthen their confidence, and build sustainable futures through education and meaningful employment.
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