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Taja Young serves as a full-time Lecturer in the Writing & Critical Inquiry Program at the University at Albany, State University of New York, while concurrently pursuing doctoral candidacy in Educational Psychology & Methodology.
Her academic credentials include:
- Doctoral Candidate, Educational Psychology & Methodology, University at Albany
- MS, Educational Psychology & Methodology, University at Albany
- BA, Psychology, Lee University
Young's research centers on student empowerment strategies, particularly examining educational outcomes for Black male college students through her dissertation work. She investigates how reflective practice, teacher-student relationships, and self-regulated learning frameworks can advance equity for marginalized student populations. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes creating collaborative learning environments where students develop critical thinking skills and lifelong learning habits through explorations of identity, resilience, and belonging.
As an educator, she teaches Writing & Critical Inquiry seminars including a course analyzing Trevor Noah's autobiographical work, utilizing team-based pedagogical methods to foster student empowerment. Young's teaching philosophy explicitly centers on supporting students from marginalized backgrounds through safe, inclusive classroom spaces that promote intellectual autonomy.
