Katie Streit

Katie Streit serves as an Assistant Professor of History at Franklin College, based in Old Main. She champions education as a transformative tool for self-empowerment and critical engagement with global injustices, fostering student agency through thoughtful inquiry and action.

Her academic focus centers on African History, with research interests spanning Social Justice, Colonialism, and World History. Dr. Streit emphasizes how historical understanding equips individuals to confront systemic inequities across communities, nations, and international contexts through rigorous analysis and ethical praxis.