Annise Mabry

Dr. Annise Mabry is a dynamic leader in education and an accomplished advocate for marginalized communities. With a distinguished career as the retired Dean of Graduate Studies, Dr. Mabry holds a PhD in Education, a Master's in Education, and a Master's in Criminal Justice. Her academic journey reflects a deep commitment to creating solutions for underserved populations. Her graduate thesis focused on community policing in marginalized communities, while her groundbreaking dissertation, Fortressing Faculty: Improving Online Faculty Training Programs, has reshaped how online educators are prepared for virtual teaching environments.

As an expert in leveraging homeschool curriculum to empower at-risk and underperforming high school students, Dr. Mabry has established herself as a thought leader in both the education and homeschool spaces. She is the author of the widely praised academic memoir Educational Disobedience: The Mom Who Became A Movement, where she chronicles her revolutionary approach to homeschooling. Dr. Mabry has also published two influential books on edupreneurship, guiding homeschool parents in transforming their passion for education into successful businesses.

Through her work as founder of The Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation and creator of the Tiers Free Homeschool Cooperative, she continues to make a profound impact on the lives of at-risk students, proving that innovative education can be a powerful tool for change.