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Julia Heffernan, Teaching Professor at the University of Oregon's College of Education, specializes in culturally sustaining pedagogy, gender and sexuality studies, and anti-oppressive education. As Director of the UOTeach teacher licensing program, she integrates inclusive teaching practices and curriculum development. Her work focuses on diversifying teacher workforces and addressing sexual orientation and gender identity exclusion in educational settings.
- PhD (2010), MA (2004), and Oregon Education Administration Certification from University of Oregon
- Texas Teaching Certification (1998) and BA in English Literature (1990)
Her research emphasizes gender and sexuality in education, teacher identity development, and culturally responsive instruction. Publications and statewide reports highlight trends in educational equity, queer pedagogy, and anti-oppressive school policies, with a focus on supporting LGBTQ+ youth in Oregon.
- 2021 President’s Leadership Academy
- 2019 Ally of the Year, TransPonder
- 2016 PRIDE Award, Sapsik’ʷałá Education Program
- Multiple College of Education Diversity Awards
- 2010 Dissertation of the Year, AERA Queer SIG
Heffernan has chaired committees like the Equity and Pedagogy in Preservice Teaching Evaluations and contributed to Oregon Department of Education initiatives. She co-developed the UOTeach-In and UOTeach-OUT conferences, advancing anti-oppressive and LGBTQ+-inclusive pedagogies.
