Randa Elbih

Randa Elbih is an Associate Professor of Education at the University of Saint Joseph, affiliated with the School of Arts, Sciences, Business, and Education. She joined USJ in 2017 and holds a Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico, alongside an M.A. and B.A. from the University of New Mexico and Helwan University respectively. Her work focuses on critical pedagogy, teacher preparation, and addressing systemic inequities in education. Dr. Elbih is particularly noted for her research on Islamophobia in educational contexts, post-9/11 experiences of Muslim youth, and interdisciplinary approaches to STEM/social studies integration.

Her educational background includes advanced degrees in education and interdisciplinary studies, reflecting her commitment to bridging theory and practice. Key research areas include curriculum critique, educator solidarity in addressing 'wicked problems,' and leveraging historical frameworks like Ibn Khaldun's 'asabiyah' to analyze educational inequality. She has also published extensively on textbook analysis, media representation of marginalized groups, and pedagogical strategies for fostering global citizenship.

In recent work, Dr. Elbih explores how educators can counter cultural misrepresentations through innovative lesson design, such as using the Pyramids of Giza to teach STEM integration. Her forthcoming edited book further advances collaborative pedagogical approaches. While no formal awards are listed, her publications reflect sustained engagement with pressing educational and societal challenges. She advises no listed students but contributes to teacher training programs through curriculum development and professional development initiatives.

Randa's work is characterized by a blend of scholarly rigor and practical application, addressing topics ranging from refugee integration post-pandemic to the dialectics of democratic education. Her research consistently emphasizes the role of educators in shaping equitable, inclusive learning environments that confront historical and contemporary societal fractures.