Kerry Kretchmar

Kerry Kretchmar is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Education. Her research focuses on educational policy, teacher preparation, equity in education, and the impact of neoliberal reforms on schools. She has critically examined charter schools, Teach For America, and corporate influences on teacher education.

Her work explores tensions between parental values and systemic inequities, particularly in 'no excuses' charter schools and pandemic-era teaching adaptations. She advocates for socially transformative teacher education models and challenges privatization trends in education.

Key themes in her publications include:

• Anti-racist critiques of educational systems
• Policy conflicts around school reopenings during crises
• Mapping corporate赞助 networks shaping education reforms
• Ethical dilemmas faced by educator-parents

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed, though her work has been widely cited in education policy debates. She has advised no listed students but contributes to teacher residency programs.