Trina Moore, Ed.D.

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Assistant Professor

EDUCATION:

Ed.D., Organizational Change and Leadership, University of Southern California
M.S.A., University of North Carolina, Charlotte
B.A., Music, Livingstone College, Salisbury

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Dr. Trina Moor brings 20 years of combined experience in leadership, teaching, and curriculum development to Westcliff University. Her education accolades include a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Livingstone College, Salisbury, NC, a Master of School Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, and a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California. Dr. Moore currently serves as the founder and leader of the Restorative Justice Educational Initiative (RJEI) for the educational non-profit Nehemiah Building Corporation. This initiative provides educational advisement and opportunities for underserved students. Dr. Moore is a highly qualified and licensed teacher, principal, and curriculum specialist. Her educational experience includes twelve years as a classroom teacher and five years as a school administrator.

In higher education, Dr. Moore has been a guest lecturer for the University of Southern California for master and doctoral students in counseling, leadership, and education. She also has international experience as adjunct faculty for the University of Zambia and Copperbelt University in Zambia, Africa.

Aside from academia, Dr. Moore is an accomplished singer. As a middle school choral director, Dr. Moore composed the song entitled “Purpose.” It became the school song and was heard in the US and 37 international countries. The song is currently available on Apple Music and Spotify. Dr. Moore is excited to contribute to the mission of Westcliff University as adjunct faculty.