Christine Kiracofe

Christine Kiracofe is a Professor and Department Head of Educational Studies at Purdue University, West Lafayette. She is a leading scholar in education law and finance, with a focus on school funding litigation, constitutional rights in education, and mediation in educational settings.

Education:

• Ed.D. in Education Administration, University of Georgia (2004)
• M.P.A. in Public Administration, Purdue Global (2022)
• M.A. in Art History, University of Georgia (2000)
• B.A. in Art History & Health Sciences, Kalamazoo College (1997)

Research Interests:

Dr. Kiracofe’s research centers on the intersection of education law and finance, particularly school funding litigation and the constitutional and statutory rights of students, teachers, and administrators. She also explores mediation and conflict resolution as tools for educational leadership.

Publications:

Her work spans books, book chapters, and peer-reviewed articles, with a strong emphasis on policy reform, legal analysis, and equity in education. Recent publications address critical race theory in funding, service animals in higher education, and dress code litigation.

Awards and Honors:

• Fellow, National Education Finance Academy
• Will Myers Memorial Scholarship Recipient, American Educational Finance Association
• Member, Phi Beta Kappa
• Heyl Scholarship Recipient, Kalamazoo College

Teaching and Courses:

Dr. Kiracofe teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including:

• EDST 20010 – Education Policies and Laws (Undergraduate)
• EDST 64000 – Higher Education Law (PhD)
• EDST 64300 – Economics and Finance of Higher Education (PhD)
• EDST 64700 – History of American Colleges & Universities (PhD)
• EDST 60900 – Legal Aspects of American K-12 Education (MEd)

Professional Role:

Since 2024, she has served as Department Head of Educational Studies at Purdue University, where she continues to lead in both academic scholarship and administrative excellence.