Dr. Sarah Fiarman

Instructor

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Biography

Sarah Edith Fiarman is a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she teaches in the Teaching and Teacher Leadership Program. She holds an Ed.D. from Harvard University, awarded in 2009. As a principal and National Board Certified Teacher, Fiarman has consulted on school leadership, unconscious racial bias, and system-level improvement. She has authored several publications including 'Unconscious Bias in Schools: A Developmental Approach to Exploring Race and Racism' and contributed to the 'Data Wise' series and 'Instructional Rounds in Education.' Fiarman is also actively involved in promoting anti-racist education, focusing on ensuring that Black and Latino students receive quality education. Her work includes facilitating the national non-profit SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity), and she has been recognized for her commitment to teaching educators to address and transform racial inequities within schools. Fiarman's leadership has led to significant academic growth in her schools, earning a designation as Massachusetts' '#1 Dream School' by the Boston Globe.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard Graduate School of Education

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7.5
Reading
Required:7.5
Writing
Required:7.5
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online Application Form
  • Statement of Purpose (1000 words)
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume or CV
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts from each postsecondary institution
  • Writing Sample
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

Administered via Harvard Griffin GSAS; encompasses PhD in Education.