Dr. Teisha Bradley

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Teisha Bradley joined the Department of Architecture in the Stuckeman School as an assistant teaching professor in the summer of 2025. Her research explores spatial storytelling, mapping lived experiences of Black bodies within the built environment, particularly through the lens of the African diaspora. Bradley has published work with the National Conference on Beginning Design Students, highlighting the role of architecture as a storytelling tool and emphasizing the importance of identity-centered education discourse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Morgan State University and a Master of Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design, where she also earned a certificate in collegiate teaching in art and design. While at RISD, she served as a teaching fellow, leading advanced design studios and thesis courses. Professionally, she has worked with Architecture Resources in Cambridge and Salazara Design Firm in Portland, Oregon, and currently consults for Fielding International, an architecture firm that brings educators and architects together to design innovative K-12 learning environments worldwide.

Research Interests

Awards

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ACSA Emerging Professional Travel Grant

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.