Najah Gall

Najah Gall is a New York City (NYC) public school principal with over a decade of leadership experience, including roles as a lead teacher in special education with a mathematics content specialty, a math instructional coach, and an educational administrator supporting school leaders. Currently, she is also a doctoral student at CUNY Hunter, focusing on Black female leadership in predominantly white spaces through shame resilience theory to enhance transformational leadership. Her writing centers on Black female leadership, emotional intelligence, belonging, and transformational leadership, aiming to highlight the unique challenges and strengths of Black women in education while advocating for increased representation in leadership roles. As a member of professional organizations such as the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) and the Off School Grounds (OSG) coalition, Najah collaborates with educators to promote equity and inclusivity in schools. Through her research and leadership, she is committed to empowering the next generation of educators, fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse voices and experiences.

Najah holds a Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Educational Leadership from Long Island University and an MSEd in Students with Disabilities in Urban Areas.