Djanna A Hill
Professor • Department of

Professional Interests
Cultural relevance and cultural responsiveness in education, inquiry-based STEM education, teacher education, mentoring
Degrees
Specialization
Multicultural Education, Womanist/Black Feminist Theory, Teacher Preparation for Urban Contexts, Science Teacher Education, Portraiture Research
Representative Publications
Star teachers of children in poverty, 2nd edition;
Routledge;
2018
Constructivist and multicultural science: Methods, labs, and teaching tools for K-8 Classrooms, 2nd edition;
Pearson;
2013
Teaching as political: Theoretical perspectives for understanding the grow your own movement;
In Skinner, E., Garreton, M. and Schultz, B. (Eds.), Grow your own teachers: Grassroots change for teacher education; TC Press;
2011
Dismantling the master’s house: A call for womanism, herstory and the power of black women teacher educators;
In T. Huber-Warring (Ed.), Storied inquires in international landscapes: An anthology of educational research; IAP;
2010
Exploring current notions of education that is multicultural;
Multicultural Perspectives;
Volume
Representative Presentations
Exploring the Experiences and Pedagogical Practices of Science and Math Teachers with an Eye Toward Social Justice
Exploring the Future of Black Studies: Creating a Science and Technology Track
Equity, Justice and Education: From Woodson to Star Teachers
Homegrown Community Teachers: Exploring the Experiences of Teachers in a Grow Your Own Program
Fighting for Justice in Classrooms & Communities: The Intersections of Globalization, Youth Action and Teacher Preparation.
Awards and Honors
03/01/2020
01/01/2019
03/01/2017
01/01/2016
02/01/2014
Media
Family Circle Magazine interview - Classroom confidential by L. Pepper
https://lesliepepper.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/139-142CIR0917TEACH2.pdf
Public Radio Interview on Race and Teaching
http://www.cpr.org/news/story/why-race-matters-classrooms-teaching-colorados-students-color
Fellowships, Grants and Research
Mathematics and Computer Science (MaCS) Scholarships
National Science Foundation - Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Phase II (STEM4ED)
Fulbright-Hays: The US-NJ-India Project at WPU - Exploring Possibilities and Challenges of Multiculturalism and Globalization in India
Paterson Teachers for Tomorrow (A Grow-Your-Own Teacher Preparation Program)
NJ Department of Education - Improving Teacher Quality Partnership Grants – Technology in Math and English/Language Arts – On TIME
Notable Courses Taught
Art of Teaching in the 21st Century (SMAT 5100)
Herstory: The Black Woman Experience (AWS/WGS 2550)
Knowing Your Profession I and II (Thesis Research I and II - SMAT 5200/SMAT 5220)
Inquiring Minds: Teaching Math and Science in K-8 Classrooms (CIEE 5990)
Schools as Institutions and Communities (CISE 3350)
Secondary Science Methods: Content and Pedagogy (CISE 4170/SMAT 5500)
Student Community Service (AWS 2980)