Alison Black

Alison Black is a Lecturer at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), specializing in Education Studies. She holds a Bachelor’s in International Studies, teaching credentials in multiple subjects, and a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in social-emotional learning from UCSD. She earned her Ed.D. in Teaching and Learning from UCSD in 2016. Her research focuses on social networks and developmental experiences of military-connected early adolescents in civilian schools, emphasizing social justice and equity.

Dr. Black has extensive experience in San Diego County education roles, including special education support, CAHSEE instruction, and 8th-grade humanities teaching. She actively contributes to educational equity through her work with BeREALStudents, a nonprofit fostering youth-led initiatives for school community building.

Her professional affiliations include roles in curriculum development and advocacy for highly mobile youth. Though no specific grants or awards are listed in the provided materials, her work centers on bridging cultural divides and supporting marginalized student populations.