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A. Scott Henderson serves as the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Education and Director of National and International Scholarships at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. He joined Furman's Education Department in 1998 after working as a secondary social studies teacher in Chesapeake, Virginia, an English instructor in Yamagata, Japan, and an adjunct history professor at various institutions.
His educational background includes a Ph.D. from SUNY-Buffalo, Teacher Certification from UVA, an M.A. from Johns Hopkins, and a B.A. from FSU. Henderson has received numerous prestigious awards including the Furman University Jim Smart Award for Vocational Reflection (2025), South Carolina Governor's Distinguished Professor Award (2010), and multiple Furman teaching and advising awards.
Henderson's research focuses primarily on LGBTQ issues in educational settings, social justice pedagogy, and the history of education. His work consistently examines how sexual orientation and gender identity intersect with educational policy and classroom practice, challenging traditional norms in education.
His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on LGBTQ rights in schools, with articles analyzing anti-gay curriculum laws, representation of LGBTQ characters in media, and the limitations of 'coming out' as a social justice strategy. Henderson approaches these topics through historical, legal, and pedagogical frameworks, demonstrating how educational spaces become battlegrounds for broader social conflicts.
- Furman University Jim Smart Award for Vocational Reflection (2025)
- South Carolina Governor's Distinguished Professor Award (2010)
- Furman University Meritorious Teaching Award (2013)
- South Carolina's Excellence in Teaching Award (2010)
- Furman University Chiles-Harrill Award (2011)
Henderson serves as Director of National and International Scholarships while maintaining an active teaching schedule focused on modern U.S. history, gender studies, and secondary education. His advising work has been recognized with the Furman University Meritorious Advising Award (2002) and Teacher of the Year Award (2002). His scholarship bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, emphasizing compassion and validation of diverse identities in educational settings.
