Let's cultivate an equitable & inclusive future
in education.
Dr. Stamps' expert coaching and consultation equip parents and educators with holistic research-based strategies and tools to create environments where every student thrives.
ABOUT MARIE FLORE
Dr. Marie Flore Stamps is
an expert educator passionate about providing high quality, comprehensive and inclusive settings for children, with a focus on supporting marginalized families & communities.
With a Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Diverse Learning Communities, Dual Masters in Elementary Education and Special Education, as well as a Masters in School Building Leadership, Marie Flore has over 25 years of experience as an educator, consultant, and administrator in New York City's education system.
Her current role as a Program Director of Queens County Educators for Tomorrow, a New York City early-childhood program serving families of color, along with her positions as an Educational Consultant at The Cooke Institute and an adjunct faculty member at Brooklyn College's Early Childhood and Art Education Program, underscore her dedication to the field.
Her passion for empowering parents is best observed in her work as a parent coach. Her diverse experiences enable her to understand the unique needs of children and families in a variety of settings. Moreover, they have given her a keen perspective about the inequity that exists in the U.S. educational system that produces disparate outcomes for Black and Brown communities.
At the heart of her research is both a professional and personal hope for a release of shame and guilt that Black and Brown folks are often burdened with because of their outcomes and insights that support equity and justice in educational settings.
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She is a proud wife and mother of 3 beautiful children and her Cava-Tzu, Cookie.
SERVICES
I'm proud to offer an array of opportunities for parents & educators to engage in growth and development.
RESEARCH / NEWS / EVENTS
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Research: Black Parent Engagement Through the Lens of Critical
Consciousness (Published June 2024)
My study explored Black parents’ critical consciousness through a workshop on Black parents' perceptions of racism in the educational system and their ability to resist it. My findings demonstrated the toll Black parents experience simply by being Black in America and taking critical action to protect Black children and other Black parents. They also highlight the fatigue that these participants experience when existing in two opposing worlds, advocating for justice for their children while collaborating with the system designed to prevent justice.
Upcoming Event: Presenting at NAEYC's Annual Conference: Parents as Co-Creators in Parent Engagement - November 22, 2025
I am excited to participate in NAEYC's 2025 Conference in November. As early childhood educators, we have the responsibility to set the tone for parents’ involvement in the lives of their children. Too often, the ways in which parents participate are measured against the societal expectations rooted in a singular perspective, leaving marginalized groups at a disadvantage. ​
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My workshop supports early childhood leaders, teachers, and staff in honoring all parents as experts, through the lens of cultural wealth, free from judgment. Participants will engage in work to assess their current parental involvement approaches and the unspoken messages sent to all parents, with the goal of exploring other ways to invite parents' authentic voices in schools.
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Call for Chapters for Leading While Black and Female: The Leadership Experiences of Black Women in Education, Reform, and Advocacy
I am excited to co-edit a new volume—Leading While Black and Female: The Leadership Experiences of Black Women in Education, Reform, and Advocacy—with Dr. Trisha Kress and Dr. Florence Prophete-Barbour.
This collection will center the voices, wisdom, and lived experiences of Black women educational leaders whose work embodies justice, resilience, and transformative change. We invite chapters that explore leadership through the lens of Black feminist thought, restorative praxis, and liberatory education. We seek stories that reveal both the triumphs and challenges of leading while Black and female, in educational systems that rely on our labor yet often resist our essence.
Abstract Proposals (250–500 words) Due: November 15, 2025
Full Chapters Due: Spring 2026
Anticipated Publication: Spring 2027
If you are a Black woman leading, teaching, or advocating for justice in education, we need your story and scholarship.
For more information, please email me at marieflorestamps@gmail.com​
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Published: Love Letters to bell hooks
Narratives Celebrating the Influence of a Transgressive Educator
bell hooks was one of the most influential voices in critical and culturally-responsive education. In recognition of the magnificence of bell’s contributions to the field of education, this book is the first of its kind to bring together scholars, educators, and young people to honor her broad and deep legacy.
Written in letter form, each chapter reflects how bell hooks’ many influential books have shaped the lives and livelihoods of the people who have read them.
You can find my love letter to bell, With Gratitude for Your Insistence of Love, alongside other heartfelt letters expressing the impact of bell's life and legacy.
Past Event: The American Educational Studies Association (AESA) 2025 Annual Conference - October 29 - November 2, 2025
I'm so excited to be a presenting at AESA's Annual Conference. This year's theme is “Gazing Toward a Multiracial Future of Intersectional Justice: Reconstruction, Representation, & Reparations in Social Foundations” and "is inspired by the work of scholars and activists who challenge dominant narratives and advocate for a more just and equitable society."
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Don’t miss my session: “Black Parents as Co-Creators in Educational Engagement: A Critical Consciousness Perspective.” In this session, we’ll dive deep into breaking cycles of survival-driven parenting and reimagine parenting by creating spaces of healing, connection, and relationship for the next generation.
Upcoming Event: The National Education Association (NEA) Conference on Racial and Social Justice - June 29 - July 1, 2025
I'm thrilled to announce that I will be presenting at The 2025 Conference on Racial and Social Justice in Portland, OR on Black Parents as Co-Creators in Educational Engagement: A Critical Consciousness Perspective.
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This year's theme is Promote. Protect. Strengthen. Public Education: A Joyous Rebellion! Together with educators, creatives, activists, organizers and other leaders we will advance racial and social justice for Our Schools, through the power of Our Stories and organize for Our Future.
The Conference on Racial and Social Justice is presented by NEA’s Center for Racial and Social Justice. The purpose of the conference is to provide a unique space for educators, students, parents and families, organizers, community members and leaders to unite for the advancement of Justice in Education.
Upcoming Event: Presenting at The Annual Caribbean Studies Association Conference: Reparations, Resistance, Resilience, Reproduction, and Rehabilitation - June 2, 2025
As a Caribbean educator, I couldn't be happier to share that I'll be presenting at The CSA 2025 Conference in St. Martin on The Dual Consciousness of Black Parent Resistance on June 2.
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The CSA 2025 Conference seeks to examine how the underdevelopment of the Caribbean can be fully repaired while colonial rule and other forms of neocolonialism persist in the Caribbean. Furthermore, the conference aims to inspire Caribbean studies professionals to participate actively in the healing and repair process.
Past Event: Presenting at The 2025 National Summit for Educational Equity - March 18, 2025
I'm happy to share that I'll be presenting at The 2025 National Summit for Educational Equity in Washington, D.C. on Black Parents as Co-Creators in Educational Engagement: A Critical Consciousness Perspective.
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At The Summit, we'll come together to break down barriers, foster inclusive learning spaces, and build pathways to an equitable workforce.
Let's connect through deep dives, real talk, and actionable strategies to drive meaningful change. Let's Elevate Learner Success! Don’t miss this chance to be part of the movement!
Past Event: Presenting at The 2025 National Black Parenting Conference - February 8, 2025
I'm so excited to be a part of this conference designed to support the efforts of Black families to thrive. Together, we’ll explore ways to nurture healthy, supportive environments for our children while addressing the unique challenges faced by our communities.
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Don’t miss my session: “Not Our Parents’ Parenting: Breaking the Cycle of Parenting Trauma.” In this session, we’ll dive deep into breaking cycles of survival-driven parenting and reimagine parenting by creating spaces of healing, connection, and relationship for the next generation.
Other Past Events & News:
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44th Annual JCT Conference on Curriculum Theory and Classroom Practice on October 17–19, 2024
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Leading by Listening: Parents as Co-Creators in Parent Engagement | June 2023 | 39th Annual Conference at the Association for Early Learning Leaders (AELL): How Successful Directors Lead