Breanya Hogue

Breanya Hogue is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Purdue University's College of Education. She specializes in literacy and language education, with a focus on pre-service teacher preparation and culturally proactive pedagogy in urban contexts.

• Education: Ph.D. in Literacy, Culture, & Language Education (2023) from Indiana University-Bloomington, M.Ed. in School Counseling (2011), and B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education (2009) from the University of Louisville.

Her research explores literacy engagement through children’s literature, communities of practice, and out-of-school-time learning. Recent work examines anti-racist education, gender/racial stereotypes in textbooks, and Black joy as resistance in pedagogy.

Key trends in her publications include critical race theory, self-study methodologies, and collaborative teacher development. She actively integrates social justice frameworks into literacy instruction.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Associate Instructor Outstanding Teaching Award, Indiana University (2020)
  • Harste Alternative Literacies Fellowship (2018, 2019)
  • Seed Grant for Inclusive Excellence (2023)
  • Scholarship of Engagement Fellow

Instructionally, she teaches courses such as EDCI 32500: Literacy in the Early Childhood Classroom and EDCI 59100: Qualitative Inquiry & Instructional Coaching. She founded the Purdue Freedom Schools Program (Summer 2023) to advance literacy through culturally affirming practices.