Dr. DestinyShonte
@destinywd.bsky.social
Educational Psychologist, PhD
Alchemist. Mama. Hearty laugher. #Firstgen. Lifelong learner. Reality Tv connoisseur. #microlocs journey.
Alchemist. Mama. Hearty laugher. #Firstgen. Lifelong learner. Reality Tv connoisseur. #microlocs journey.
✨ New Publication Alert ✨
I’m very open about being a first-generation college graduate and I get asked a lot of my path to and through my Ph.D. This Autoethnography highlights pivotal experiences that led me from chemistry undergraduate to educational psychologist.
psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/...
I’m very open about being a first-generation college graduate and I get asked a lot of my path to and through my Ph.D. This Autoethnography highlights pivotal experiences that led me from chemistry undergraduate to educational psychologist.
psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/...
August 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
✨ New Publication Alert ✨
I’m very open about being a first-generation college graduate and I get asked a lot of my path to and through my Ph.D. This Autoethnography highlights pivotal experiences that led me from chemistry undergraduate to educational psychologist.
psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/...
I’m very open about being a first-generation college graduate and I get asked a lot of my path to and through my Ph.D. This Autoethnography highlights pivotal experiences that led me from chemistry undergraduate to educational psychologist.
psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/...
✨ Black Women in Educational Psychology Panel at #APA2025 ✨
A Space of Belonging: Connecting Black Women Scholars in Educational Psychology featuring @drbrookeedu.bsky.social @christymbyrd.bsky.social @martiniquesealy.bsky.social @drd-g.bsky.social @heytpayne.bsky.social and Dionne Cross Francis 💫
A Space of Belonging: Connecting Black Women Scholars in Educational Psychology featuring @drbrookeedu.bsky.social @christymbyrd.bsky.social @martiniquesealy.bsky.social @drd-g.bsky.social @heytpayne.bsky.social and Dionne Cross Francis 💫
July 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
✨ Black Women in Educational Psychology Panel at #APA2025 ✨
A Space of Belonging: Connecting Black Women Scholars in Educational Psychology featuring @drbrookeedu.bsky.social @christymbyrd.bsky.social @martiniquesealy.bsky.social @drd-g.bsky.social @heytpayne.bsky.social and Dionne Cross Francis 💫
A Space of Belonging: Connecting Black Women Scholars in Educational Psychology featuring @drbrookeedu.bsky.social @christymbyrd.bsky.social @martiniquesealy.bsky.social @drd-g.bsky.social @heytpayne.bsky.social and Dionne Cross Francis 💫
Incredibly honored to be this year's Doctoral degree Outstanding Student Medal recipient 💙🧡✨
“It is essential for me to embody the understanding that people of all backgrounds and identities are capable and belong in higher education.”
Read more at the link
education.illinois.edu/about/news-e...
“It is essential for me to embody the understanding that people of all backgrounds and identities are capable and belong in higher education.”
Read more at the link
education.illinois.edu/about/news-e...
May 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Incredibly honored to be this year's Doctoral degree Outstanding Student Medal recipient 💙🧡✨
“It is essential for me to embody the understanding that people of all backgrounds and identities are capable and belong in higher education.”
Read more at the link
education.illinois.edu/about/news-e...
“It is essential for me to embody the understanding that people of all backgrounds and identities are capable and belong in higher education.”
Read more at the link
education.illinois.edu/about/news-e...
I don’t do it for the recognition but it does feel good that others see my consistent dedication and service to students. All these awards are making me emotional. Up next is my convocation speech 😭
April 18, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I don’t do it for the recognition but it does feel good that others see my consistent dedication and service to students. All these awards are making me emotional. Up next is my convocation speech 😭
Officially Dr.Destiny! It’s been a hard six years but never because of the people I work with. Yesterday, I felt so loved and affirmed. I’m grateful for everyone that came. My ed psych fam was in the building. I’m excited to go back through the recording. ✨
I’m napping until AERA
I’m napping until AERA
April 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Officially Dr.Destiny! It’s been a hard six years but never because of the people I work with. Yesterday, I felt so loved and affirmed. I’m grateful for everyone that came. My ed psych fam was in the building. I’m excited to go back through the recording. ✨
I’m napping until AERA
I’m napping until AERA
This summer I’ll start a new position as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College!
Excited to return to MA and be near my family. Next up dissertation defense ✨
Excited to return to MA and be near my family. Next up dissertation defense ✨
March 15, 2025 at 8:32 PM
This summer I’ll start a new position as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College!
Excited to return to MA and be near my family. Next up dissertation defense ✨
Excited to return to MA and be near my family. Next up dissertation defense ✨
Breaking out of my dissertation bubble to show off my hair!
#microlocs
Can’t wait to see what styles loctician does for the defense plus graduation.
#microlocs
Can’t wait to see what styles loctician does for the defense plus graduation.
February 21, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Breaking out of my dissertation bubble to show off my hair!
#microlocs
Can’t wait to see what styles loctician does for the defense plus graduation.
#microlocs
Can’t wait to see what styles loctician does for the defense plus graduation.
One year ago to install day to 6 months loc’d. Tryna find the #starterlocs #microlocs community.
December 3, 2024 at 3:32 PM
One year ago to install day to 6 months loc’d. Tryna find the #starterlocs #microlocs community.
Bentley the boss and Ozzy the baby!
November 18, 2024 at 2:54 AM
Bentley the boss and Ozzy the baby!
‼️🗣️ #AERA24 community
Join me on Thursday at 10:50 am for the #AERAhelpseeking symposium session @aeraedresearch.bsky.social
Honored to chair this session with @carltonfong.bsky.social
Also on Thurs. at 4:20 pm, I’ll speak on panel about navigating the hidden curriculum of graduate school.
Join me on Thursday at 10:50 am for the #AERAhelpseeking symposium session @aeraedresearch.bsky.social
Honored to chair this session with @carltonfong.bsky.social
Also on Thurs. at 4:20 pm, I’ll speak on panel about navigating the hidden curriculum of graduate school.
April 10, 2024 at 1:38 PM
‼️🗣️ #AERA24 community
Join me on Thursday at 10:50 am for the #AERAhelpseeking symposium session @aeraedresearch.bsky.social
Honored to chair this session with @carltonfong.bsky.social
Also on Thurs. at 4:20 pm, I’ll speak on panel about navigating the hidden curriculum of graduate school.
Join me on Thursday at 10:50 am for the #AERAhelpseeking symposium session @aeraedresearch.bsky.social
Honored to chair this session with @carltonfong.bsky.social
Also on Thurs. at 4:20 pm, I’ll speak on panel about navigating the hidden curriculum of graduate school.
🚨Call for Participants 🚨
I’m expanding my dissertation recruitment to all U.S. colleges and universities. Looking for undergrads who are Black first-gen college women in STEM. (See flyer for list of majors)
forms.gle/cWKLbDGc3YLd...
*I’m not as active here so tag folks and accounts!
I’m expanding my dissertation recruitment to all U.S. colleges and universities. Looking for undergrads who are Black first-gen college women in STEM. (See flyer for list of majors)
forms.gle/cWKLbDGc3YLd...
*I’m not as active here so tag folks and accounts!
March 22, 2024 at 7:57 PM
🚨Call for Participants 🚨
I’m expanding my dissertation recruitment to all U.S. colleges and universities. Looking for undergrads who are Black first-gen college women in STEM. (See flyer for list of majors)
forms.gle/cWKLbDGc3YLd...
*I’m not as active here so tag folks and accounts!
I’m expanding my dissertation recruitment to all U.S. colleges and universities. Looking for undergrads who are Black first-gen college women in STEM. (See flyer for list of majors)
forms.gle/cWKLbDGc3YLd...
*I’m not as active here so tag folks and accounts!
The things my husband finds at Costco 😂
October 16, 2023 at 5:55 PM
The things my husband finds at Costco 😂