Dr. Pipier Smith Mumford

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Pipier Smith-Mumford is a Master Lecturer and Field Director of the EdD Program at Boston University's Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. With a PhD in Educational Administration from Boston College and an EdM from Harvard University, she specializes in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. Dr. Smith-Mumford has significant experience consulting with local school administrators on issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Her 19-year tenure as principal in Brookline, Massachusetts, involved facilitating progressive and collaborative educational strategies, emphasizing the importance of inclusive practices and diverse voices in education. She has worked closely with children and young people on topics related to staff development and the racial equity opportunity gap. Throughout her career, she has been involved in DEI professional development across various schools and has a record of guest lecturing on principalship at esteemed institutions like Boston College and Simmons College. Her scholarly contributions include research on the transition from middle to high school and the impact of dialogue on action regarding racial issues in education.

Research Interests

Courses

Dissertation Development Education Supervision Evaluation Diversity Justice Education Family Community Engagement

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.