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Kathleen Knight Abowitz is a Professor of Educational Philosophy and Social Foundations in the Department of Educational Leadership at Miami University's College of Education, Health & Society. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia and has been a faculty member at Miami University since 1995, serving in roles such as Department Chair (2013–2018) and Director of Graduate Studies. Her research focuses on democracy, citizenship, and ethics in educational governance, emphasizing public schooling's role in fostering civic responsibility.
**Education:**
- Ph.D., Social Foundations of Education, University of Virginia (1996)
- M.Ed., Higher Education & Student Affairs Administration, University of Vermont (1989)
- B.A., Business & Economics, Randolph-Macon College (1986)
**Research Interests:** Dr. Abowitz explores the intersection of political theory and educational practice, particularly how democratic principles shape public education. Her work critiques privatization trends, corporate influence in schooling, and the moral dimensions of educational leadership. She advocates for public schools as vital democratic institutions and has served on her Ohio school board (2019–2023), co-founding the Ohio Public School Advocacy Network.
**Awards & Recognition:** She received the Richard T. Delp Faculty Award (2007) and her book *Civil Society and Education Publics* won the AERA Division B Outstanding Book Award (2003). Her scholarship frequently addresses populism, civic engagement, and the ethical responsibilities of educators.
**Grants & Leadership:** She led the NEH-funded project *Muslims in America’s Midwest: An Educator’s Guide* (2022–2023) and contributed to civic engagement initiatives like Ohio’s Civic Health Reports. Her teaching spans foundational courses like *Sociocultural Studies in Education* and advanced topics such as *Ethics of Leadership in Community Contexts*.
**Public Engagement:** Beyond academia, she has authored editorials in *The Cleveland Plain Dealer* and co-hosted podcasts like *Thinking in the Midst*, discussing parents' roles in schooling and democratic education's challenges.
