Marcelle Mentor

Dr. Marcelle Mentor is an Assistant Professor and Director of Educator Preparation at the University of Massachusetts Boston's College of Education and Human Development. Her work focuses on dismantling anti-Black racism in education through antiracist pedagogy, teacher mentoring, and equitable classroom practices. She holds a dual appointment as a researcher and practitioner committed to educational equity, particularly for Black communities and marginalized groups.

Education & Background: A South African native, Mentor's teaching philosophy is rooted in the Ubuntu ethic—emphasizing interconnectedness and collective humanity. She balances academic roles with activism, creative writing, and advocacy for Black maternal experiences in higher education.

Research Interests: Mentor’s scholarship explores intersections of race, gender, and education through lenses like Black Studies and intersectionality. Key areas include:

• Teacher preparation for equity-focused educators
• Black male educators’ positionalities in carceral school systems
• Womanist narratives of Black mothers in academia
• Writing pedagogies for creative nonfiction

Publications Trends: Her work bridges theory and practice, addressing urgent issues like:

• Antiracist teacher training methodologies
• Structural barriers for underrepresented educators
• Sociopolitical dimensions of urban schooling
• Innovative uses of digital repositories in academia

Personal Mission: A fearless disruptor advocating for systemic change, Mentor emphasizes equity of access to education through:

• Building pipelines for educators of color
• Centering marginalized voices in academic spaces
• Mentorship programs for early-career teachers

Professional Engagement: Maintains active roles as:

• Creator of marcellementor.com
• LinkedIn/Instagram presence for educational dialogue
• Speaker on Ubuntu-based pedagogies