Elisabeth Kim

Dr. Elisabeth Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education and Leadership, focusing on education policy and equity for low-income Latinx and BIPOC students. Her research explores culturally responsive leadership, student discipline policies, and equitable STEM access. She holds a PhD in Education Policy from Teachers College, Columbia University, and previously served as a Robert Curvin Postdoctoral Associate at Rutgers University-Newark. Prior roles include teaching in Harlem’s public schools and Peace Corps service in the Dominican Republic, focusing on youth development and education.

Education: PhD in Education Policy (Teachers College, Columbia University). Her work bridges policy analysis with practical leadership strategies, emphasizing systemic inequities and solutions. Central themes include dual language programs, restorative justice, and high-leverage mathematics course disparities.

Publications span peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes, including Equity Doesn’t Just Happen: Stories of Education Leaders Working Toward Social Justice. Her articles analyze policy impacts on marginalized students, school choice dynamics, and community engagement in diverse educational settings. She has advised on initiatives linking policy to equitable outcomes in urban and charter schools.