Matthew Deroo

Matthew Deroo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching & Learning at the University of Miami's School of Education and Human Development. His work focuses on critical pedagogies, translanguaging practices, and spatial justice in education. Deroo's research engages transnational identity formations, multilingual learners' experiences, and innovative curriculum design. He has published extensively on topics such as biased instructional materials, raciolinguistic landscapes, and digital spatial storytelling.

His educational background and professional development emphasize transformative educational practices. Research interests include equity-centered teacher education, global language policies, and community-based inquiry methods. Deroo collaborates with educators to develop curricula that address systemic inequities through critical spatial and linguistic frameworks.

Recent publications demonstrate a focus on mapping practices for social justice, bilingual teacher candidate experiences, and leveraging cultural heritage resources in youth education. While no awards are explicitly listed, his scholarship reflects significant contributions to critical educational theory and practice.