Paulette Dilworth

Paulette Dilworth is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum Instruction at the University of Alabama at Birmingham's School of Education. She also serves as Vice President-Access & Engagement, bridging academic and administrative roles. Her expertise spans educational leadership, diversity initiatives, and civic education. Dilworth holds a Ph.D. in Education from Emory University (2001).

Her research focuses on multicultural citizenship education, organizational culture in higher education, and technology integration in teacher preparation. Notable projects include studies on African American administrators' experiences and the Purdue Faculty Diversity Story (1997-2008). She has contributed to international civic education research through the IEA Civic Education Project.

Publications highlight themes of equity, democratic values, and inclusive pedagogy. Recent work explores diversity leadership in transitioning organizational norms. Though no specific awards are listed, her contributions to educational equity initiatives reflect impactful scholarly engagement.

As a mentor, she advises on curriculum design and social studies education. Her professional activities include grant-funded projects on teacher preparation and civic education innovations. Contact: ppdilworth@uab.edu at the Birmingham campus.