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Alyson Lavigne serves as an Associate Professor at Utah State University within the School of Teacher Education & Leadership under the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. Her academic career centers on systemic issues in educational leadership, teacher evaluation frameworks, and equity-driven pedagogical practices across diverse learning environments.
Her research program investigates critical intersections of teacher well-being, culturally sustaining leadership, and structural barriers in education. Key areas include the working conditions of early childhood leaders, retention challenges for teachers of color, bilingual education implementation, and equitable classroom participation patterns. She examines how high-stakes evaluation systems impact teacher motivation and how culturally responsive frameworks can transform leadership practices in K-12 settings.
Analysis of her 2020-2025 publications reveals a concentrated focus on equity-centered educational reform, with recurring themes of systemic inequity, leadership resilience during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, and actionable strategies for improving teacher feedback mechanisms. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, emphasizing the role of cultural sustenance in educational leadership and the need for holistic approaches to teacher development.