Rebecca Hatkoff

Rebecca Hatkoff is a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Director of the Teacher Education Program at Claremont Graduate University (CGU). Her work bridges K-12 schools and higher education, focusing on equity-driven pedagogy, teacher training, and systemic reform. She has secured over $6 million in grants, including awards from the Department of Education and The Gates Foundation, to support teacher residency programs and digital learning initiatives.

• PhD in Education, CGU
• MA in Education, CGU
• BA in English, University of Pennsylvania (cum laude)

Research Interests: Hatkoff investigates culturally responsive practices across K-16 education, critical social justice competencies for educators, and strength-based frameworks for schools, teachers, and communities. Her work emphasizes classroom ecology and dismantling systemic inequities in education.

Publication Trends: Her recent scholarship addresses teacher residency models for mitigating shortages, digital learning leadership, and equity-focused pedagogical strategies for marginalized student populations. Articles often intersect policy analysis, community engagement, and practitioner research.

Grants & Projects: Hatkoff has secured significant funding, including a $3.3M Teacher Quality Partnership Grant (DOE) for LA-based teacher residencies, $2M from the CA Commission for Teacher Credentialing, and multiple Gates Foundation grants for strategic staffing and data systems.