Carrie Sampson

Carrie Sampson is an Associate Professor at the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation, Arizona State University. Her work focuses on educational policy, equity in public schools, and systemic reform, particularly addressing issues of race, community advocacy, and governance. She examines school board politics, coalition-building, and the impact of decentralization policies on marginalized groups.

Her research interests emphasize critical civic praxis, counter-storytelling as advocacy, and dismantling systemic inequities through policy critique. Sampson’s work often intersects with urban education, bilingual education, and the political ecology of public education systems.

Her recent publications highlight trends in school board governance, equity-driven policy frameworks, and the role of community-based leadership in advancing educational justice. Notable themes include challenges to systemic racism in education, the rhetoric of educational equity, and the dynamics of coalition politics in marginalized communities.

Sampson’s scholarship also explores methodological approaches to critical research, including qualitative data analysis tools and their limitations. She advocates for inclusive, community-centered solutions to complex educational challenges, emphasizing both academic rigor and real-world policy impact.