Dr. Gaines’ specialization is teaching, curriculum development and creating learning experiences that are participative, experiential, engaging, and integrate the diverse needs of learners. Her research has included issues of social justice, fairness, and disparate treatment in the criminal justice system, developing a learner-centered instructional design model.
She has designed and delivered a wide range of educational, diversity, and inclusion workshops with over 11,000 leaders and employees working in corporations, educational institutions, non-profit, and for profit organizations. Dr. Gaines’ specialization is teaching, curriculum development and creating learning experiences that are participative, experiential, engaging, and integrate the diverse needs of learners. Her research has included issues of social justice, fairness, and disparate treatment in the criminal justice system, developing a learner-centered instructional design model. She has also written several children’s books including, a graphic picture book for older children, four picture books, and an emergent reader series.

