Dr. Kate Fitzpatrick

Biography

Kate Fitzpatrick is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs and a Professor of Music Education at the University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Arts degrees from Ohio State University and a Ph.D. in Music Education from Northwestern University. Fitzpatrick's research focuses on equity in arts education, urban music education, culturally responsive pedagogy, and the intersection of gender and motherhood in academia. She has published extensively in leading journals and has presented her work at national and international conferences. In the fall of 2008, she joined U-M, coming from the University of Louisville where she was an assistant professor and served as the assistant director of bands. As an educator, she has taught various courses on topics such as social justice in the arts and advanced research methods. Fitzpatrick also has played a significant role in fostering communication and belonging among undergraduate students. She encourages creative and productive academic journeys and has received multiple awards for her contributions to equity and social change in education. Notably, she was the winner of the Carol Hollenshead Inspire Award in 2020 for her efforts promoting equity in higher education.

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