Michael V. Singh

Michael V. Singh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chicana/o Studies at the University of California, Davis. He holds a Ph.D. in Education from UC Berkeley (2019) and was a UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellow at UC Santa Barbara. His research focuses on racial and gender justice in education, particularly for Latino men and boys, including ethnographic studies of mentorship programs, life histories of Latino male teachers, and critical analyses of race and power in schools.

Education:
- Ph.D. Critical Studies of Race, Class, and Gender, UC Berkeley School of Education (2019)
- M.A. Social and Cultural Studies, UC Berkeley (20XX)
- B.A. Ethnic Studies, UC Berkeley (20XX)

Research Interests:
- Urban schooling dynamics
- Political economy of race
- Neoliberal multiculturalism
- Latino masculinities
- Intersectionality
- Abolitionist pedagogy

His book *Good Boys, Bad Hombres* critiques neoliberal approaches to Latino male mentorship, arguing for reimagined narratives beyond respectability politics. Current projects examine the experiences of Latino male K-12 teachers and the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality in their practices.

Awards:
- National Academy of Education/Spencer Fellowship (2023-24)
- Hellman Fellowship (2022)
- UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship (2019-20)

His work bridges decolonial theory with practical pedagogy, advocating for justice-centered approaches to Latino male education. Ongoing grants support his exploration of educator identities and anti-racist practices in schools.