Kristen French

Kristen French is a Professor at Western Washington University, holding roles such as Director of the Center for Education, Equity and Diversity. Her research focuses on multicultural teacher education, decolonizing theory, critical performance pedagogy, and American Indian education. She teaches courses related to education equity and diversity.

Education:

• AA, Pierce College
• BA, Western Washington University
• M.Ed. and Ed.D., University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Her work emphasizes addressing systemic inequities in education through theoretical and practical frameworks. She actively contributes to teacher education programs that prioritize cultural responsiveness and social justice.