Randi Latzke

Randi Latzke is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Learning at the University of South Florida's College of Education. Her work focuses on bridging coursework and field experiences for pre-service teachers, particularly in developing culturally-responsive classroom practices and equity-centered strategies for underrepresented student groups. She leverages school district-university partnerships to enhance first-year teachers' capacity to create equitable classroom environments for vulnerable populations.

• Specializes in pre-service teacher education
• Research emphasizes culturally-responsive pedagogy
• Advocates for equity in elementary education
• Collaborates with school districts to improve teacher preparation