Teacher Education Department Chairs and Social Justice

Jocelyn D. Smith-Gray is adjunct lecturer of early childhood and elementary education, middle grades reading, and special education at Fayetteville State University.

Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: A Historical Review of Education Chapter 3: The Future of Education Chapter 4: The Stories of Transformative Department Chairs Chapter 5: Transforming Programs into Model Teaching-Preparation Programs Conclusion: Critical Race Theory and Social Justice Teacher Preparation Appendix A: Research Methodology References About the Author

Dr. Jocelyn Smith-Gray's book Teacher Education Department Chairs and Social Justice: Transformative Leadership through Inclusivity offers a body of research that is timely and important to higher education and beyond. As debates surrounding critical race theory and social justice in the classroom have been ongoing, Dr. Smith-Gray book is a must-read as it offers strategies and solutions for educators. -- Terence Hicks, East Tennessee State University Dr. Smith-Gray presents a critical guide for readers that impacts our society. Her position on critical race theory in relationship to the field of education is packed with authentic thought. -- Tanya Hudson, Fayetteville State University