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Stephanie Burdick-Shepherd is an Associate Professor of Education and Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at Lawrence University. She has been affiliated with the university since 2015. Her work focuses on applied philosophy of education, emphasizing philosophical inquiry as essential to human living across all ages. She teaches courses such as Ethical Dilemmas in Education, Philosophy of Childhood, and Foundations of Literacy in a Diverse Society. She also supervises elementary education teacher candidates, guiding them to integrate ethical and philosophical questions into K-12 education to foster justice, kindness, and beauty in teaching and learning.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
- M.Phil, Columbia University
- M.Ed, Montclair State University
- B.A., Transylvania University
Research Interests: Dr. Burdick-Shepherd explores how everyday experiences—such as childhood play or collaborative learning—can inspire philosophical inquiry. She advocates for education that challenges individuals to examine their values and societal structures critically. Her work bridges theory and practice, particularly in literacy education and ethical decision-making in diverse classrooms.
Advising & Grants: She mentors teacher candidates through courses like the Student Teaching Seminar and collaborates with local educators to reimagine equitable pedagogical approaches. No specific grants or funding programs are detailed in the provided text.
Labs/Teams: She leads the Center for Teaching Excellence, which supports pedagogical innovation and faculty development across disciplines.
