Dr. Diana Turk

Associate Professor

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Biography

Diana Turk is the Director of Teacher Education at NYU Steinhardt's School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, where she also serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning. Diana holds an MA and PhD in American Studies from the University of Maryland at College Park. Her work focuses on teacher education, civic engagement, and preparing teachers to meet the needs of diverse learners. Commended for her dedication to anti-racist practices, she emphasizes creating a culturally sustaining and effective teacher corps. Diana is particularly proud of her role in co-directing the NYU Teacher Residency, which has received the AACTE's Practice Multicultural Education Diversity Award. Her teaching includes courses on Adolescent Learners in Urban Contexts, where she focuses on applying theoretical knowledge to real classroom challenges and differentiating instruction to cater to the varied needs of students from different backgrounds.

Research Interests

Experience

Director of Teacher Education

— Present

NYU Steinhardt • New York, NY

Oversees Teacher Education programs, focusing on preparing diverse and effective educators through a commitment to anti-racist practices.

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.