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About Dr. LaShaunda “Kemi” Craddock
Global Cultural Education Specialist • Curriculum Architect • Conference Speaker • Wellness Educator
Founder, The Eluvation Brand + Eluvation Wellsentials
Dr. LaShaunda “Kemi” Craddock is an internationally recognized Global Cultural Education Specialist whose work lives at the intersection of arts, education, wellness, and cultural diplomacy. With 20+ years of experience designing culturally grounded learning systems, she is a leader in Afrikan-centered curriculum development, arts-infused pedagogy, SEL integration, and cultural literacy education.
She is the Creator of the Eluvation Brand, The Eluvation Hub, and Eluvation Wellsentials—an ecosystem that blends curriculum, culture, and wellness to support educators, edupreneurs, and community healers in elevating their work with clarity and care.Dr. Craddock holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum Development, a Master’s in Interdisciplinary Studies, a K–12 English Teaching Certification, and has served as an Educational Consultant, PD Facilitator, and Conference Speaker for major organizations across the U.S. and internationally.
Cross-Sector Expertise
Arts • Education • Wellness • Culture • Social-Emotional Learning
This unique combination positions Dr. Craddock as a Global Thought Leader capable of building programs that appeal to funders, universities, districts, museums, and cultural organizations.
Conference Speaker & PD Facilitator
Dr. Craddock is a featured Conference Speaker and Professional Development Facilitator for major organizations including:
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Wolf Trap
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Richmond Public Schools
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Antioch Global University
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Ifa University
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Green Dot Public Schools
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CIBI
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National arts, literacy, and culture conferences across the U.S.
She has trained 300+ educators across national and international conferences and facilitated culturally grounded learning experiences for thousands of students and families.
Curriculum Development & Educational Consulting
Dr. Craddock has served as an Educational Consultant for:
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School districts
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Virtual academies
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Community youth programs
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Charter networks
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Universities
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Cultural institutions
She has:
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Developed district-wide cultural curriculum framework adopted by Richmond Public Schools
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Built 10+ proprietary curriculum and PD frameworks
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Designed arts-infused literacy programs for K–12 schools and community centers across Virginia
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Consulted for 15+ districts, universities & cultural institutions
🌍 Impact Metrics
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300+ educators trained nationally and internationally
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15+ districts and cultural institutions served
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10+ signature curricula and PD frameworks built
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20+ years of field experience
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100+ arts-infused lessons and SEL-centered learning modules created
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Thousands of students impacted through her cultural + literacy programs
🏆 Awards & Honors
Dr. Craddock’s leadership and innovation have been recognized widely:
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2025 Nominee — VA Black Chamber’s Cultural Catalyst Award (Black Brilliance Awards
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2024 National Association of Black Storytellers Featured Storyteller
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2023 Richmond Performance Alliance “Support” Teaching Artist of the Year
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2020 Creator of the ACE (Arts, Culture, and Education) Curriculum
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2020 Hired as Adjunct Educator for Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
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2018 Hired as Prince William Commission for the Arts Conference Speaker
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2017 Rise Up Community Award Recipient
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2017 Virginia Commission for the Arts Conference Panelist
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2015 Richmond Kwanzaa Kollective Community Leadership Award
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2013 and 2014 Virginia This Morning Feature for WTV
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2010 RPS Reading Teacher of the Year
