JéCoiya Moore

JéCoiya Moore is the Academic Innovation Lead for Jefferson County Public Schools and an National Faculty with PBLWorks, where she supports educators in designing equity-centered, standards-aligned Project Based Learning experiences that inspire inquiry, critical thinking, and real-world application. A former science teacher and department chair, JéCoiya led innovative PBL initiatives, championed racial equity, and sponsored student-led social justice groups that amplify youth voices. 

She holds a B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience from Centre College and an M.A.T. in Secondary Education from the University of Louisville. Her research experience spans top educational and medical institutions worldwide, and her work in microbiology and phylogenetics was published in 2019. 

Guided by her own transformative learning experiences, JéCoiya is passionate about empowering educators to create classrooms that are engaging, inclusive, and impactful. An avid traveler who has lived in Shanghai, she is learning Spanish and enjoys being a foodie and watching Netflix with her husband Mathias and their dog, Gwenivere.