Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Felicity Crawford
Dr. Felicity Crawford is a clinical associate professor of special education at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She is an experienced preK-12 educator who has worked for many years, and at every grade level, in racially and culturally diverse classroom settings. Her research interests include teacher ideology, the social context of […]
Hanyun Cui
Hanyun Cui is a doctoral student in educational policy studies at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Hanyun focuses on the application of quantitative methods and interdisciplinary research in social science, especially in education. Her research interests include the teacher workforce in K–12 education, women in STEM in higher education and their […]
Azaria Cunningham
Dr. Azaria Cunningham is a postdoctoral research associate at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. As an interdisciplinary teacher educator rooted in critical STEM education, her research agenda focuses on examining the dynamic interplay between pre-service teachers and teacher educators learning experiences within authentic environments, specifically through teacher-driven mechanisms like real-time coaching, mentoring, […]
Joram Dade
Joram Dade is a doctoral student in educational policy studies at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. He dedicates his career to fostering innovative learning environments and leading curriculum development initiatives in urban settings. Currently, Joram serves as a science educator in Boston Public Schools, where he previously held the position of […]
Jacqueline A. Ferguson
Jacqueline A. Ferguson is a doctoral student in educational leadership and policy studies at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Jacqueline is an educator, SEL coach, district mentor, and facilitator. Jacqueline’s research interest includes the impacts of trauma on the developing brain of public-educated students living in underserved and financially exploited communities, […]
Raul Fernandez
Dr. Raul Fernandez is a senior lecturer in the Educational Leadership & Policy Studies program at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, where he studies, writes, and teaches about inequities in education. Previously, he served as associate dean for equity, diversity & inclusion. He is also an appointee to the Racial Imbalance […]
Alba Franco
Alba Franco is a doctoral student in education with a focus on language and literacy at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She is also a graduate research assistant at the Institute for Early Childhood Well-Being. Her research examines the intersections of language, identity, and power dynamics in multilingual classrooms. She is […]
Cliff Freeman
Cliff Freeman, a PhD student at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development studying mathematics and computer science education, is deeply committed to promoting access to STEM education among historically underrepresented and excluded populations of young people. His journey in this field began in the 10th grade at the Young People’s Project (YPP), […]
Jelonid Fuentes
Jelonid Fuentes is a program coordinator at the Institute for Early Childhood Well-Being at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She is also a data collector coordinator for the Nuestros Niños Program. In her role, she provides administrative and logistical support for both the institute and program. Her research interests include multilingual […]
Emmanuel Goico-Montes de Oca
Emmanuel Goico-Montes de Oca is a doctoral student in the Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development program at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Emmanuel’s research interests are mainly in cultural sport psychology, the transition process in migrant athletes and how it impacts their performance and well-being, the application of neurofeedback in […]