Khary Pestaina

About Khary Pestaina

As a Social Sciences Teacher at Miami-Dade County Public Schools, I have over six years of experience in developing and delivering engaging and rigorous curriculum for grades 9-12, covering topics such as U.S. History, World History, Economics, and Government. I am passionate about inspiring students to learn from the past and connect it to the present and future, using various sources and media to enrich their understanding and critical thinking. I am also a recipient of multiple grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, which have enabled me to conduct historical research and participate in professional development programs at prestigious institutions such as the Schomburg Center, Emory University, Amherst College, and Yale University. Additionally, I have contributed to film commentary and criticism as a guest historian for the documentary Resurrecting Black Wall Street (2016), which explores the history and legacy of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. My mission is to share my knowledge and expertise with diverse audiences and foster a deeper appreciation and awareness of history and its relevance to our society.

Experience

1. Social Science Teacher

   Miami-Dade County Public Schools

   Apr 2019 — Present

   Teaching 9th grade World History & 12th grade Government & Economics

Education

• Howard University

  Doctor of Arts, History

• Killian

  HS Diploma, General Studies

  1990 — 1993

• Florida International University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), History

  2010 — 2013

• Florida International University

  Bachelor of Science, Print Journalism

  1993 — 1997

• Florida International University

  Master of Arts - MA, African & African Diaspora Studies

  2017 — 2018

• Florida International University

  Undergraduate Certificate, African and New World Studies

  1995 — 1997