Inspire, Model, Lead!

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically.

Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.”

– Dr. Martin Luther King

Dr. Tiffany Bridgewater is a dedicated educator, leader, and consultant with a passion for creating supportive and inclusive learning communities. With broad experience as a teacher, facilitator, coach, and presenter, she has dedicated her career to shaping policies and practices that promote student success both academically and socially while also mentoring and empowering the next generation of educational leaders.

A committed community engagement strategist, Dr. Bridgewater plays an active role in shaping inclusive practices and professional development within schools and organizations nationwide. She collaborates closely with the Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS), where she is a frequent presenter, co-leads the DEIJB Committee and Conference Design Team, and helped to launch a mentorship program supporting both emerging and experienced DEIJB practitioners in the field. 

In 2019, Dr. Bridgewater received the DiversityIS Leadership in Diversity Award, recognizing her meaningful contributions to advancing inclusive practices in education. Beyond her professional roles, she remains deeply engaged in her local community, serving on the boards of Educational Justice, Impact 100, and The Louisville Ballet. She also recently concluded her term as Vice President and Chair of the Fund Development Committee for the Derby Tea Rose Foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. In 2021, she was selected as a Bingham Fellow, joining a cohort of 47 civic leaders committed to driving positive change in Louisville.

Dr. Bridgewater earned her doctoral degree with a research focus on the role of social-emotional resilience in the educational experiences of students of color attending independent schools.

Welcome to Principalaim!

Tiffany Bridgewater, Ed.D.