Eric DeMeulenaere

Eric DeMeulenaere is a Professor in the Department of Education at Clark University. He previously taught middle/high school social studies and English in California, co-founded an innovative public school in East Oakland focused on social justice, and served as its principal. He holds a Ph.D. in Social and Cultural Studies in Education from UC Berkeley (2003). His research employs participatory action research and critical theory to create equitable learning spaces for students of color. He co-authored Reflections from the Field: How Coaching Made Us Better Teachers (2013) and The Activist Academic (2020).

Education:

• Ph.D., Social and Cultural Studies in Education, UC Berkeley, 2003
• M.A., Social and Cultural Studies in Education, UC Berkeley, 1999
• B.A., Sociology, Wheaton College, 1990

Research emphasizes transformative educational practices through community-engaged scholarship. His 2023 article Disrupting School Rituals explores reimagining classroom dynamics via collaborative teacher practices. He consults nationally/internationally on racial equity in educational systems.