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Peggy Hickman serves as Associate Professor and Chair of Education at Arcadia University, leading initiatives in multicultural educational leadership and special education. Her role bridges academic scholarship with practical applications for diverse student populations.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Multicultural Special Education, University of Texas at Austin
- M.Ed. in Educational Administration, University of Texas at Austin
- M.Ed. in Bilingual/Elementary Education, Arizona State University
Dr. Hickman's research prioritizes culturally responsive practices in special education, educator preparation for multicultural classrooms, and leadership strategies in linguistically diverse environments. She examines intersections of identity, policy, and pedagogy to support equitable outcomes for K-12 students in general and special education settings.
Her publications reveal consistent focus on literacy development for English learners and family-school collaboration in multicultural contexts, primarily through journals like The Reading Teacher and Teaching Exceptional Children Plus. This work underscores practical frameworks for inclusive instruction.
No formal scientific awards (prizes, fellowships, or medals) are documented, though her contributions include Department of Education grant collaborations.
Dr. Hickman actively mentors Ed.D. students through co-authored research and has secured external funding with colleagues like Dr. Trainor. Her nine years of prior classroom experience—teaching pre-K through second grade in bilingual and monolingual settings—informs her applied scholarly approach.
