Brigid Beaubien

Brigid Beaubien serves as Professor in the Teacher Education department within Eastern Michigan University's College of Education. Her academic home encompasses the College of Education where she teaches across early childhood and social studies education programs.

Her educational foundation includes:

• Ph.D. from Wayne State University

Dr. Beaubien's research centers on critical intersections of race in preschool classrooms and civics integration within teacher preparation. Her scholarship spans historical analysis of educational movements, urban education challenges, and culturally responsive early childhood practices. Key emphases include dismantling racial bias in early learning environments and developing civic identity through social studies pedagogy.

Publication trends reveal consistent focus on historical foundations of educational equity (particularly Elizabeth Cady Stanton's work), racial identity formation in young children, and practical applications for teacher educators. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with classroom implementation across early childhood and social studies domains.

Major recognitions include:

• Ronald W. Collins Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award (EMU's highest honor)
• College Educator of the Year (Michigan Council for Social Studies)
• Dean's Award for Innovative Teaching (College of Education, twice)
• Women of Excellence Award (EMU Women Center)
• Fellowships from R. Freeman Butts Institute and Goethe-Institut

Prior to academia, Dr. Beaubien served as Detroit Public Schools teacher and Plymouth-Canton Community Schools administrator. She currently contributes to educational reform through board service with the Poverty and Social Reform Institute and Waldorf Institute, while mentoring graduate students through capstone projects in ECE 693.