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Kristen R. Stephens is an Associate Professor in the Practice Program at Duke University, with expertise in legal policy issues concerning gifted education across federal, state, and local levels. Her research focuses on education reform, curriculum development, and teacher preparation, particularly aimed at enhancing beneficial academic, social-emotional, and behavioral outcomes for traditionally underserved gifted students. She has held various roles, including Director of the Education Program and has been affiliated with the Center for Child and Family Policy at the Sanford School of Public Policy. Her current research interests include investigating attrition rates in mental health educator preparation programs and exploring post-pandemic opportunities within K-12 public education. Furthermore, she has been awarded several grants to support mentorships aimed at strengthening STEM teacher training programs.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Teaching and research in the Practice Program Education.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)