Dr. Stacie Berman

Biography

Stacie Brensilver Berman is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Residency Director at NYU Steinhardt's Teacher Residency program, focusing on Social Studies education. Holding a PhD from NYU Steinhardt in Social Studies education, she also earned a Bachelor's degree in History from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master's in Social Studies Education from NYU Steinhardt, along with a Master's in History from Hunter College. Berman has authored significant works in the field, including a paper on LGBTQ+ history in high school classes and has contributed to various educational texts and journals, emphasizing project-based learning and inclusive teaching strategies. With over ten years of experience as a high school teacher in the New York City Public School system before her academic career, she has developed curricula that address controversial issues and has presented her research at numerous conferences throughout the United States. Her dissertation, which earned an honorable mention for the Steinhardt Outstanding Dissertation Award in 2019, focused on the incorporation of LGBTQ history into high school history education. Berman's work aims to equip educators with the skills to effectively teach diverse learners about history and social sciences, thereby developing students' critical thinking and research abilities.

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