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Elizabeth Soslau is a Professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware, where she has held academic roles since 2007, progressing from Instructor to her current position. Her work focuses on Tzedakah (justice) and Tikkun Olam (repair the world), emphasizing experiential learning, systemic social ills, and critical consciousness development in education. She has published widely, including a 2021 book on student teacher mentorship and a forthcoming 2024 book on inclusive pedagogy.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Cognition, Development, and Instruction, University of Delaware (2010)
- M.A. in Education, University of Delaware (2009)
- M.S. in Science of Instruction K-8, Drexel University (2004)
- B.S./B.A. in Corporate Communications and Literature, Drexel University (2002)
Research Interests: Elizabeth’s research explores how classrooms and communities can foster social justice, equity, and activism. She investigates methods for teachers to address systemic issues, using frameworks like critical service-learning and racial literacy. Her work bridges theory and practice, particularly in urban education contexts.
Grants & Awards: She secured over $77,000 in grants for projects such as critical service-learning initiatives and racial literacy in teacher education. Her awards include the 2023 Faculty Senate Excellence in Teaching Award and the 2020 Clinical Practice Fellowship from the Association of Teacher Educators.
Professional Roles: Elizabeth serves on the International Advisory Board of Studying Teacher Education and is a board member of the Philadelphia-based non-profit Need in Deed. Her clinical work includes teaching courses on critical reflection and equity.
Labs & Partnerships: Her collaborations include the Delaware Center for Teacher Education and the University of Delaware Partnership for Public Education, focusing on community-engaged learning and teacher preparation.
