D’Annette Mullen
Lecturer
Dr. D’Annette Mullen is a lecturer in the Special Education program at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Known as Dr. Dee, she is a passionate educator and researcher dedicated to fostering equity and innovation in education. Her work artfully intertwines theory, practice, and advocacy and her commitment to qualitative research enriches her exploration of complex educational challenges, enabling her to uncover nuanced perspectives and amplify marginalized voices in education.
Dr. Dee’s teaching portfolio spans foundational courses in education, classroom management, and integrating technology, emphasizing culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive practices. Having traversed the paths of a public-school teacher, special education program coordinator, and now lecturer, she has empowered both pre-service and in-service educators to confront inequities and embrace restorative approaches in their classrooms.
Dr. Dee’s research delves into the realms of special education, race and education, critical race theory, and the disproportionate effects of punitive school policies. Her insights have graced international and national conference stages, enriching meaningful conversations surrounding systemic transformation.
As a published author, Dr. Dee’s scholarship illuminates the profound impact of culturally conscious restorative practices and humanistic approaches in reimagining education. Whether mentoring future educators or steering professional development initiatives, she remains steadfast in her commitment to creating brave spaces that foster transformative learning experiences.
Driven by an unwavering belief in education as a catalyst for empowerment, Dr. Dee persistently inspires others to cultivate inclusive, equitable, and vibrant learning environments.
Education
PhD, Special Education, University of Florida
MEd, Special education, Long Island University
BS, Psychology, Florida State University
BS, Business Management, Florida State University
Courses
SE 250 Disability, Education, and Public Policy
SE 315-317 Fieldwork in Special Education
SE 534 Classroom and Behavior Management
Selected Publications
Gagnon, J., McCray, E., Mullen, D. (2022). From the Inside Out: A Critical Narrative of One Man’s Experience Post-apartheid, Post prison. The Humanistic Psychologist. https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/hum0000306.
Mullen, D., (2021, September). The Grey Area: Realized Student Experiences at School. Rethinking Behavior, 5(Fall 2021), 8-12. https://www.pageturnpro.com/Midwest-Symposium-for-Leadership-in-Behavior-Disorders/101454-ReThinking-Behavior-Fall-2021/flex.html#page/11
McCray, E., Mullen, D., & Freeman, A. (2021). Miseducation at Woodson Middle School: Student perceptions of a magnet school within a school. In D. E. Hines, M. Boveda, & E. J. Lindo (Authors), Racism by another name: Black students, overrepresentation, and the carceral state of special education. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Chapman, L., Mullen, D., Kaplan, R., & Freeman, A. (2021). It’s all about relationships: (Re)Imagining Classroom Dynamics to foster student engagement. In Multiliteracies in English as an Additional Language Classrooms: Methods, Approaches and Lessons. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Mullen, D., Freeman, A. (2021, April). Be(coming): The Evolution of Teachers’ Humanity. Rethinking Behavior, 4(Spring 2021), 50-51. https://www.pageturnpro.com/Midwest-Symposium-for-Leadership-in-Behavior-Disorders/99391-ReThinking-Behavior-Spring-2021/flex.html#page/52
Selected Presentations
Mullen, D. (2023, April). ABCs & Equities: Musings in the Modern-Day Classroom. Online platform keynote lecture at the SUNY Cortland Literacy Conference, Cortland, NY.
Freeman, A., Mullen, D., Dowie-Chin, T. (2023, April). Girl Talk: Writing our own stories through Endarkened Feminist Epistemology. Paper presented at the American Education Research Association (AERA) annual meeting, Chicago, IL.
Mullen, D., Brown, C., Pennypacker-Hill, A. (2022, June). Interrupting Inequitable Schooling: A Three-Year Journey Towards Creating Brave Spaces for Critical Dialogue about Race Through Critical Cohorts. Research presented for the Leadership for Professional Learning Symposium (LfPL), Dublin, Ireland.