Wilnia Aristilde

Instructor

Wilnia Aristilde

Instructor

Academic Appointment(s)

College of Education and Human Development
Department of Teaching and Leading

Bio

Dr. Wilnia Aristilde is an accomplished educator with 25 years of experience dedicated to shaping the minds of future generations. Holding an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Piedmont University, she is currently a high school teacher to international students who have a gap in their academic learning in the Gwinnett County Public School System and serves as an adjunct professor at Augusta University. Dr. Aristilde’s passion for education shines through in her commitment to fostering transformative learning experiences and nurturing the “Ah Ha Moments” that inspire her students.

Education

  • EDD, Curriculum and Instruction Piedmont University, 2022

  • EDS, Educational Leadership and Adm Piedmont University, 2012

  • MA, Curriculum and Instruction Kean University, 2004

  • BA, History Teacher Education Kean University, 1999

Certifications

  • Georgia Educator Certificate Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2007

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • EDTD 6276

    ESOL Method, Material & Assess
  • EDTD 6277

    ESOL Cultural Issues & Ethics

Teaching Interests

Founder, Fleurmond Academy – https://www.fleurmondacademy.com
Director of Education Services, GSHAC (Faith-Based Organization) – Leading educational programming, parent engagement initiatives, and teacher training.
Professional Development Facilitator – District and departmental workshops for educators.
Instructional Leadership – First Grade Level Chairperson; Co-chair, Math Committee.
Community & Fundraising Leader – Organizer for Relay for Life and United Way initiatives.
Mentorship & Student Engagement – Mentor for student teachers and new educators; Advisor for Beta Club and Odyssey of the Mind.

Research Interests

Academic Researcher – Dissertation: Lakay, Lekol, Legliz: A Phenomenological Study of First-Generation Haitian Parents’ Perceived Barriers to Local School Involvement with Elementary Age Children