Terrance L. Green

Terrance L. Green is an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Texas at Austin College of Education, with a focus on racial justice and equity in educational systems. He has over a decade of experience at UT Austin and teaches courses on educational administration.

• Education: Ph.D. in Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis (University of Wisconsin-Madison), B.S. in Biology Education (Kentucky State University, HBCU)

His research examines the intersection of urban school reform and equitable community development, addressing critical issues like school closures, gentrification, and equity audits. His work emphasizes leadership strategies to combat systemic inequities in low-income neighborhoods of color.

Dr. Green's publications in top-tier journals such as American Educational Research Journal and Urban Education reflect trends in school gentrification, equity leadership frameworks, and spatial analysis of educational markets. His scholarship combines critical theory with practical tools like the Community Equity Literacy Leadership Assessment (CELLA).

• Scientific Awards: William T. Grant Scholar (2020-2025), NAEd Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship (2018), AERA Division A Early Career Award (2017), William J. Davis Award (2016)

His research has been funded by the Spencer Foundation and William T. Grant Foundation, and his op-eds appear in TIME.com, Psychology Today, and regional newspapers. Prior to academia, he was a high school science teacher.