Doris Santoro

Professor Doris Santoro is an Education Professor and Chair of the Education Department at Bowdoin College. She holds a EdD from Columbia University's Teachers College and a BA in English from the University of Rochester. Her research focuses on the moral and ethical dimensions of teaching, particularly teacher demoralization and resistance to institutional pressures. Santoro serves as Senior Associate Editor for the American Journal of Education and has published extensively on teacher integrity, professional communities, and ethical dilemmas in education.

Her work critiques systemic issues in education through publications like *Demoralized: Why Teachers Leave the Profession They Love and How They Can Stay* (2018) and articles analyzing teacher conscientious objection and pedagogical responsibility. Santoro's scholarship bridges philosophy and empirical research, addressing how norms and values shape educational practices.

Her recent articles explore distinctions between teacher burnout and demoralization, offering frameworks for school leaders to support teacher well-being. Santoro's media engagements include discussions on NEA Today and Bowdoin Orient about teacher retention strategies and educational equity.

Teaching responsibilities include supervising student teachers and leading seminars on teaching analysis. Despite no listed grants or awards, her influence stems from advocacy for ethical educational practices and teacher autonomy.