Educational Consulting
Transforming Growth Through Equity, Research, and Community
Dream Big Institute brings 20+ years of higher growth expertise, doctoral-level research, and deep community roots to organizations ready to build something that lasts.
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What we do
Consulting built for the communities that need it most
Curriculum Design
Dr. Pye develops culturally responsive, standards-aligned curriculum grounded in adult learning theory and social justice frameworks — from graduate program competencies to K–12 instructional design. Every framework is built to be rigorous, relevant, and owned by the people who will use it.
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Instructional Strategy
Effective instruction requires more than good materials. Dr. Pye provides professional development, coaching, and instructional design support that builds lasting educator capacity — drawing on nearly two decades of teaching at the graduate and doctoral level.
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Youth & Community Development
Dr. Pye has directed community engagement initiatives with African American, Asian, Latina, Native American, and Somali youth and families across Minneapolis and St. Paul — designing mentoring frameworks, leadership programs, and community learning experiences that center youth voice and cultural identity.
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Going From the Projects to Ph.D.
Dr. Yvette Pye's memoir, Going From the Projects to Ph.D.: Transcending My Geography (2015), traces her journey from public housing to the Ph.D. — and the geography, family, and faith that carried her. Paperback, $20.
Prefer to buy directly from Dr. Pye? A limited number of paperback copies are available from her directly — message her on Instagram or Facebook to order ($20).
The most powerful thing you can do for a community is help it see its own capacity clearly — and then build systems that honor it.
Dr. Yvette L. Pye
Founder, Dream Big Institute
Community Collection
Am I My Sister's Keeper? Tees
$35.75 each, shipping included. Sizes Small–2X. Printed to order by a local printer. To order, message Dr. Pye on Instagram (@dr.pyeyvette) or Facebook with your design, color, and size.
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Whether you're launching a new program or strengthening an existing one, Dr. Pye brings the expertise and commitment your community deserves.