Rachel Roegman

Rachel Roegman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne, where her work centers on equity-focused educational leadership, anti-racist practices, and instructional leadership. Her research examines how leaders develop and sustain equity-oriented approaches, informed by her prior experience as a middle school teacher in traditional and alternative school settings.

• Key Research Themes: Equity, social justice, instructional rounds, teacher residency programs, and data-driven leadership.
• Professional Context: Affiliated with the College of Education, focusing on legal and fiscal policy in school leadership through courses like Law and School District Leader and Diversity, Leadership & Policy.

Roegman's publications span equity visits, racial equity in clinical practices, and social network analysis in district improvement. Her work emphasizes contextual influences on leadership, often intersecting with urban education and policy coherence. Despite no explicit awards mentioned, her co-authored 2019 book Equity Visits remains a seminal contribution to equity-based leadership frameworks.