Darrius Stanley

Darrius Stanley serves as Assistant Professor and Carmen Starkson Campbell Endowed Fellow for Innovation in Teacher Development in the Department of Human Resource Development at the University of Minnesota's College of Education and Human Development. His scholarship centers Black political, educational, and philosophical perspectives to unearth Black genius and possibility in educational systems.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in K-12 Educational Administration from Michigan State University
• MEd in Educational Leadership from University of Central Florida
• BS in Social Science Education (History) from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Stanley's research critically examines Black education through historical, community-based, and intersectional qualitative methodologies. He investigates Black educators' experiences in K-12 spaces while building on their legacy as community educators to develop community-engaged leadership praxis. His work actively challenges systemic inequities and envisions paths toward educational liberation through frameworks centered on Black life affirmation and possibility.

His publication portfolio reveals consistent focus on Black teacher retention, spirituality of Black women educators, and community leadership models. These works collectively advance critical race theory applications in educational leadership while documenting organizational barriers faced by Black educators. The research demonstrates increasing methodological sophistication in centering Black communal knowledge systems within educational scholarship.

His notable recognitions include:

• 2024 Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Award
• Book award for #BlackEducatorsMatter

As an active member of University Council of Educational Administration and American Educational Research Association (Division A), Stanley contributes to national discourse on educational equity. His current fellowship supports innovation in teacher development through community-engaged approaches, though specific grant details and advising activities remain undisclosed in available materials.