Dr. Katherina Payne

Biography

Katherina Payne is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Texas at Austin. She holds a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, awarded in 2013, a Master’s degree in Urban Elementary Education from Adelphi University (2004), and a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies with a concentration in History and Political Science from Yale University (2000). Her teaching experience includes working in New York City Public Schools, where she developed a practice pedagogy focused on democratic education and urban education. Professor Payne's research interests encompass civic education, early childhood and elementary education, and teacher education, particularly examining the interactions among relationships, community, justice, and efforts to create democratic and equitable classroom spaces. She is actively involved in research communities and has published extensively in various educational journals, addressing topics such as civic agency among young children, democratic practices in teacher education, and the engagement of elementary students in contentious political discussions.

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