Randall Westbrook

Randall Westbrook is a Lecturer at Fairleigh Dickinson University's School of Education. He holds degrees from Livingstone College (BA) and Rutgers University (EdM, EdD). Westbrook's teaching philosophy emphasizes collaborative learning, leadership development, and holistic educator preparation.

• Education: BA, Livingstone College; EdM, EdD, Rutgers University
• Key Courses: Seminar in Professional Practice, Applied Field Experience, Philosophy of Education

His research and publications focus on W.E.B. Du Bois, Harlem Renaissance, and intersections of social/political thought with education. Westbrook's scholarly work appears in journals like the Harvard Law Journal for Racial and Ethnic Justice and the Lincoln Journal for Social and Political Thought.

Recent publications include Du Bois at 150 (2021) and a special edition of the Journal of Negro Education on Du Bois's legacy. His work emphasizes critical inquiry and empowering educators to recognize their intellectual agency.

• Awards:
  • 2020 Rutgers Graduate School of Education Distinguished Alumni Award
  • Maddy Award 'Teacher of the Year' (2019, 2020)

Westbrook's career bridges teaching, research, and editorial mentorship, fostering environments where educators develop professional proficiencies and personal growth through rigorous academic exploration.