Erika Kitzmiller

Erika M. Kitzmiller is a historian and educator specializing in race, inequality, and education. She currently serves as a Term Assistant Professor in Education Studies at Barnard College, Columbia University.134

Academic Background

Kitzmiller completed her education at prestigious institutions:

• Ph.D. in History and Ph.D. in Education, Culture, and Society from the University of Pennsylvania
• Master's in Public Administration from the University of Pennsylvania
• Bachelor's degree in History and Italian from Wellesley College, magna cum laude34

Research and Scholarship

Her research focuses on examining historical processes and current reform efforts that have contributed to educational inequality. Key aspects of her work include:

• Author of "The Roots of Educational Inequality: Philadelphia and Germantown High School, 1907-2014" published by the University of Pennsylvania Press35
• Published in academic journals like Harvard Educational Review, Teachers College Record, and Educational Researcher35
• Received funding from institutions like Harvard University, National Academy of Education, National Science Foundation, and Spencer Foundation3

Professional Experience

Kitzmiller has held several academic positions:

• Term Assistant Professor in Education at Barnard College (2019-present)4
• Lecturer in Social Studies Education at Teachers College, Columbia University (2016-2019)4
• Research Associate at Harvard University's Hutchins Center (2016-present)2
• Postdoctoral Fellow at National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation (2014-2016)2

Teaching and Mentorship

As an educator, Kitzmiller:

• Designs and implements K-16 structural and instructional reforms
• Mentors and trains K-12 educators
• Promotes inclusive curricula and progressive pedagogy4

Additional Roles

Kitzmiller is also involved in:

• Admissions strategy for K-12 schools and universities
• Fundraising, having secured $1M in grants
• Managing grant budgets and staff4

Her work aims to create transformative educational experiences and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.4