Dr. Shamari Reid

Biography

Shamari Reid is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at NYU Steinhardt. He completed his doctoral studies in Curriculum Teaching at Teachers College, Columbia University, and holds a Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language with a focus on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from New York University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Education from Oklahoma City University. His scholarly work focuses on the experiences of Black trans queer youth, addressing themes of oppression and the collaborative efforts of communities to transform educational environments into equitable spaces for Black LGBTQ+ youth. Reid's research has been published in leading education journals such as Urban Education, Curriculum Inquiry, TC Record, and Equity & Excellence in Education. He emphasizes the importance of radical love as a moral imperative in social justice education and strives to cultivate culturally sustaining school communities. Additionally, Reid's recent book, "Humans Teach: A Guide to Centering Love, Justice, and Liberation in Schools," highlights his commitment to fostering classroom environments where literacy can thrive and students can develop personally significant ideas. He is dedicated to reimagining educational practices through a lens of love and justice, aiming to create inclusive learning experiences that resonate with diverse student identities.

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