Kerry Burch

Kerry Burch is a Professor in the Department of Leadership, Educational Psychology and Foundations at Northern Illinois University's College of Education. His academic work is grounded in the philosophy of education, with a focus on democratic theory and critical pedagogy.

His research interests center on revitalizing the Enlightenment tradition and reclaiming the American radical democratic heritage in education. He draws extensively on the works of Socrates, Paulo Freire, and John Dewey, using Socratic dialogues and critical texts to shape teacher identity and challenge contemporary educational practices.

The most recent publications reflect a strong engagement with educational policy critique, democratic theory, and philosophical analysis of identity and justice. His work spans critical examinations of federal legislation like No Child Left Behind and broader philosophical inquiries into democracy and identity.

Scientific Awards:

• Society of Professors of Education 2014 Book Award

He has supervised students and contributed to academic mentoring, though specific advisees are not listed. There is no mention of current or past research grants, labs, or collaborative research teams in the available information.

Burch’s scholarly contributions are primarily theoretical and philosophical, situated within the foundations of education, and he continues to contribute to the intellectual life of the College of Education at NIU.