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Kate French is an Associate Professor of Education at Hope College, specializing in the intersections of power, privilege, and oppression in teacher development. She teaches courses such as Foundations of Education and Secondary Principles, with a focus on clinical experiences for urban education.
Education:
- Dual Ph.D. in Educational Policy and K–12 Educational Administration, Michigan State University, 2017
- M.Ed. in Educational Policy and Leadership, Southern Methodist University, 2011
- B.S. in Biomedical Sciences, Lee Honors College of Western Michigan University, 2009
Research Interests: Dr. French investigates educational equity for marginalized groups, contrasts early-career and seasoned educators, and challenges systemic assumptions in teacher education. Her work emphasizes inclusive learning environments and sociocultural contexts.
Publication Trends: Her recent work focuses on teacher evaluation instruments, social justice in urban education, and the sociocultural influences on early-career educators. She employs humanistic inquiry and critical theory frameworks.
Advising & Leadership: Dr. French previously chaired Madonna University's teacher education program and served as a postdoctoral fellow at Wayne State University. She mentors preservice teachers but no student names are listed in the provided text.
