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Laura Colket, EdD (University of Pennsylvania), is an educational leader with extensive experience in international contexts. She currently serves as the Associate Dean for the Graduate Institute Faculty at SIT Graduate Institute (part of World Learning) and has previously held academic roles as an Associate Professor at St. George’s University in Grenada and Assistant Professor at Al Akhawayn University in Morocco. Her work bridges educational leadership, qualitative research, and storytelling.
- Education: EdD, University of Pennsylvania
- Education: MEd, University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Colket specializes in narrative research and counter-storytelling, focusing on how educators can use stories for professional growth and systemic change. Her research emphasizes educational equity, practitioner-led inquiry, and post-disaster education rebuilding. Through the Center for Research on Storytelling in Education (CRSE), she explores how narratives can support educators in crisis contexts.
Her publications cover topics like transformative storytelling, leadership in neocolonial environments, and equity in teacher education. While she has received grants (e.g., from the Spencer Foundation), specific scientific awards are not detailed in the provided text. Dr. Colket’s work has been cited in discussions of racial justice in schools, international development, and qualitative research methods.
As an advocate for practitioner inquiry, Dr. Colket has led faculty development programs and designed graduate-level curricula. Her edited volume, Becoming: Transformative Storytelling for Education’s Future, provides a framework for educators to reflect on their experiences. Though no current advisees are listed, her career spans mentoring roles across institutions in the US, Grenada, and Morocco.
