Ritu Radhakrishnan

Ritu Radhakrishnan is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the State University of New York at Oswego. She serves as Coordinator of the Social Studies Education Program and Chair of the Diversity Committee. Her work focuses on curriculum design, social justice education, and the intersection of race, class, and gender in educational contexts.

• Education:
• Ph.D. Curriculum, Aesthetics, and Teacher Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2014)
• MEd Middle Grades Education, University of Georgia (2003)
• BA English/Women's Studies, Carleton College (1998)

Her research examines how curriculum philosophies and forms (explicit, implicit, null) shape student learning experiences, particularly regarding marginalized identities. She explores teacher instructional practices, student agency, and the role of arts/aesthetic education in promoting social justice. Dr. Radhakrishnan advocates for integrative, holistic curricula that leverage technology to foster equitable learning environments.

No scientific awards or grants were explicitly mentioned in the provided text. She advises the Social Studies Education Program and oversees diversity initiatives through her committee role.