Brian Girard

Brian Girard is a Professor of Secondary Education and Chair of the Department of Educational Administration and Secondary Education at The College of New Jersey's School of Education. He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Studies from the University of Michigan (2010), an M.A. in Educational Studies (Michigan, 2007), an M.Ed. in Secondary Social Studies Education from Arcadia University (2003), and a B.A. in Religion from Haverford College (1996).

Research Focus: Dr. Girard specializes in social studies pedagogy, world history education, and multicultural curriculum design. His work examines how teachers navigate content selection, implement critical frameworks like power dynamics in classrooms, and foster global citizenship competencies through innovative instructional strategies.

Publication Trends: His scholarly output (2012–2021) emphasizes practical frameworks for history instruction, critical analysis of social studies curricula, and teacher development in multicultural contexts. Recurring themes include disciplinary literacy, equitable pedagogy, and the intersection of historical thinking with civic education.

Awards and Grants:

• Support of Scholarly Activities (SOSA) Award (2023)
• Rackham Dissertation Fellowship (2010)
• Dean’s Scholar Fellowship (2008)
• Spencer Foundation Research Grant (2006)

Professional Service: Dr. Girard has led initiatives like the Sabbatical Project on Instructional Significance in World History Teaching (2017–2018) and contributed to committees including the Sabbatical Council (2019–2022) at TCNJ.