معرفی
Jennifer Grace, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Program Director in the Department of Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, College of Education. Guided by the belief that educational equity is a civil and human right, she prepares future school leaders to advocate for transformative change. Dr. Grace oversees the Master of Science in Educational Leadership and Administration program, serves as an academic advisor, and mentors graduate students.
- Interim Department Chair
- Program Director for Educational Leadership
Dr. Grace’s research focuses on racial equity in education, examining how policy, practice, and training address disparities. Her expertise includes Anti-Black Racism in schools, the School-to-Prison Pipeline, and Equity-Focused Leadership. Over five years, she has presented at major conferences like the American Educational Research Association and delivered international talks in Portugal and Greece.
Her publications in journals like Leadership and Policy in Schools and Education, Citizenship and Social Justice highlight her contributions to understanding racial dynamics in educational systems. Dr. Grace’s work emphasizes actionable strategies for dismantling systemic barriers.
- Racial Equity in Education
- Critical Race Theory
- Policy Analysis
- Anti-Racism
- Black and Brown Student Experiences
Dr. Grace has received numerous accolades, including:
- 2025 Education Administration Distinguished Alumni, University of New Orleans
- 2024 Texas Research and Scholarship Award, UHCL CFD
- 2023 Reviewer of the Year, Journal of Research on Leadership Education
- 2023 Early Career Faculty Award, UHCL CFD
- 2023 Faculty Advisor of the Year, Texas Council of Professors of Educational Administration
She teaches graduate courses such as Race, Gender, and Ability in Education and Trauma-Informed School Leadership, emphasizing intersectional approaches to educational challenges.
