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Judson Laughter serves as Director of Faculty Affairs at the University of Tennessee’s College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) and holds a Professorship in the Department of Theory & Practice in Teacher Education. His work focuses on culturally relevant pedagogy, anti-racist education, and preparing teachers for diverse classrooms. He actively contributes to institutional governance through roles on the Faculty Senate and committee leadership.
Laughter earned his Doctoral degree in Language, Literacy, and Culture from Vanderbilt University, complementing his earlier Bachelor’s degrees in English and French from the same institution. His research bridges theory and practice, addressing systemic inequities in education and healthcare through critical frameworks like Critical Race Theory.
Research Interests: Culturally Relevant Pedagogy • Critical Race Theory • Anti-Racist Education • Social Justice in Teacher Preparation • Curriculum Design • Equity Leadership.
Professional Service: Leads faculty affairs reviews, oversees NTT faculty evaluations, coordinates college committees, and advises on promotion & tenure processes. Has contributed to policy reform initiatives in educational equity.
Grants & Labs: No specific grants or labs mentioned in provided text, though his work implies institutional collaboration with community organizations.
