Interdisciplinary Scholar Exploring Gender, Identity, Leadership, and Africa and Its Diaspora Through Research, Teaching, Public Scholarship and Community Engagement.
I am an award-winning educator, scholar, and higher education leader committed to transforming classrooms through equity, empathy, and culturally grounded teaching. My 20+ years in education include significant contributions to Cabo Verdean gender and diaspora studies, African studies, comparative women’s studies and Black women’s advocacy. My TEDx talk on compassionate education challenges schools to reimagine learning with care at the center. I have delivered keynotes and faculty development workshops at UNC–Chapel Hill, Brown University, Howard University, the Charlotte Teachers Institute, and the National Humanities Center.
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Study Abroad · International Experience · Virtual Cultural Exchanges
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NEW BOOK RELEASE
NEW BOOK RELEASE
Cabo Verdeans in the United States: Twenty-First Century Critical Perspectives edited by Terza A. Silva Lima-Neves centers Cabo Verdean stories as told by Cabo Verdeans to explore community building and challenges in the 21st century.
TEDx TALK
TEDx TALK
Compassionate Education After the Pandemic
In a world reshaped by the pandemic, how do we rebuild education with compassion at its core? Dr. Terza S. Lima-Neves, an educator, scholar, and advocate, delivers a powerful TEDx talk on the urgent need to support teachers as the foundation of student success.
Drawing from personal experiences and research, she explores how nurturing educators through empathy, mental health support, and systemic change can create a ripple effect—empowering students to thrive academically and emotionally. This talk is a call to action for schools, policymakers, and communities to prioritize the well-being of those who shape the future.
If you believe in the transformative power of education, this talk is a must-watch! Don’t forget to like, share, and comment with your thoughts.
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