Professor Dr. Sarah Kavanagh

Biography

Sarah Kavanagh is an associate professor and the director of the Collaboratory for Teaching and Teacher Education at the University of Pennsylvania. She specializes in teacher education, instructional coaching, and professional development. Kavanagh's work reimagines infrastructures for teacher professional learning, focusing on middle and high school education. She has a rich background in K-12 education as a former teacher and has held postdoctoral positions at Stanford University's Center for Support of Excellence in Teaching, and the University of Washington's College of Education. Her research, supported by organizations such as the Spencer Foundation and the James S. McDonnell Foundation, primarily involves projects aimed at advancing justice-oriented teaching practices. Kavanagh has contributed significantly to educational research, with publications in significant academic journals and a co-authored book on project-based learning. Her dedication to enhancing educational practices is evident in her extensive involvement in high-profile research and editorial activities in the field of education.

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