Carol Adams

Dr. Carol Adams is an Associate Teaching Professor and Program Director of Graduate Teacher Education at Seattle University's College of Education. She holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Washington and an M.Ed in Language and Literacy from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Her work bridges K-12 classroom experience with teacher education, focusing on justice-oriented pedagogy and anti-racist practices.

Education

• PhD, Curriculum and Instruction (University of Washington, 2013)
• M.Ed, Language and Literacy (Harvard Graduate School of Education, 2004)
• BA, English Literature (Emory University, 1999)

Research Prioritizes action-oriented project-based learning and ungrading assessment. Current interests include localized PBL initiatives and student self-reflection frameworks. Methodological expertise in design-based implementation research and practitioner action research.

Grants & Collaborations Served as Co-PI on the Knowledge in Action Project (UW College of Education partnership with urban school districts), coordinating high school PBL implementation. Current focus on anti-racist curricula in secondary education.

Labs/Teams Collaborates with urban school partners to develop equitable teaching practices through iterative research-practice cycles.