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Caroline C. Sullivan is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Middle and Secondary Education at Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development (CEHD). She directs the Initial Teacher Preparation program and the Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. Sullivan focuses on equity-driven pedagogy, teacher preparation, and social studies education, advocating for rigorous and inclusive learning environments.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, Curriculum and Instruction, The University of Texas at Austin, 2007
- Master of Arts in Education, The University of Texas at Austin, 2001
- Bachelor of Arts and Science (double degree), Speech Communication and Liberal Arts, The University of Texas at Austin, 1993
- Texas Secondary Lifetime Teaching Certificate in Spanish & Speech Communication, The University of Texas at San Antonio, 1996
Research Interests: Sullivan’s work addresses social studies pedagogy, equitable curriculum design, and teacher preparation. She emphasizes critical approaches to historical narratives, citizenship education, and the intersection of high-stakes testing with authentic learning. Her research often explores how marginalized communities engage with educational systems, particularly immigrant and Latino/a students.
Publications Trends: Her articles focus on teacher education, classroom discourse, and the impact of standardized testing on curriculum. Recent work examines rubric design for field performance and strategies for inclusive social studies instruction.
Awards:
- Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award (CEHD, 2014)
- Teacher of the Year (2002)
- Best Paper in Research in Social Studies Education (AERA, 2011)
Advising & Leadership: Sullivan chairs the Professional Education Faculty across CEHD, College of the Arts, and College of Arts & Sciences. She oversees programs impacting thousands of teacher candidates and doctoral students, integrating justice and equity into curricula.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Georgia State’s Urban Child Study Center and the Honors College. Collaborates with community organizations like the Georgia Department of Education/Atlanta Community Food Bank and international partners in South Africa and Jamaica.
