Alicia Moore

Dr. Alicia Moore is a Professor of Education at Southwestern University, specializing in multicultural education, culturally responsive teaching, and early childhood education. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin (1997) and has 33 years of higher education experience. Her roles include teaching undergraduate courses in early childhood, special education, and diversity studies, supervising student teachers, and conducting research on culturally responsive pedagogy.

Education:

• PhD in Education, University of Texas at Austin (1997)
• MEd in Education, University of Texas at Austin (1990)
• BSEd in Education, Huston-Tillotson University (1988)

Research Interests: Culturally responsive teaching, diversity and inclusion advocacy, early childhood best practices, and the experiences of faculty of color in predominantly white institutions. Her work emphasizes anti-racist pedagogy, social justice, and equitable educational practices.

Recent Articles/Trends: Recent publications focus on culturally responsive field experiences, inclusive literacy instruction, and play-based pedagogy for social justice. She has also contributed to national discussions on supporting faculty of color through cross-institutional mentorship programs.

Awards:

• Cargill Endowed Professorship
• Exemplary Teaching Award from the United Methodist Church
• Recipient of the Unity in Action Diversity Award

Grants/Mentorship: Secured grants like the Cullen Faculty Development Grant and co-led the ACS-funded FOC CONNECT project to retain faculty of color.

Labs/Teams: Involved with the Education Department’s field-based learning initiatives and the Army Command and General Staff College advisory role.