Introduction to the Teaching for Black Lives Themed Issue

Abstract

My ultimate goal as a researcher and teacher educator is to help classrooms become equitable and emancipatory spaces for all students, which is why my research encourages us to learn from Black teachers, their perspectives, and the ways they discuss race with Black students. My own professional development efforts have been focused on learning from Black feminists and how Black feminist perspectives and pedagogies benefit all students and be incorporated in classrooms. Outside of my professional pursuits, I like to attend concerts, travel, and watch Georgia football (Go Dawgs!). Before joining the university, I taught middle school social studies for 3 years, and I also served as an elementary instructional coach for 3 years, both in Georgia. You can find me on Twitter (@drkristenduncan) and at my website, w ww.kristenduncan.com.