Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz
· Professor of English EducationColumbia University · Curriculum & Teaching
Active 2004–2024
About
Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz is a Professor of English Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. She holds a B.A. from New York University, an M.A. from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Ph.D. from New York University. Her scholarly interests include Black and Latino male students, critical English education, culturally relevant pedagogy, racial literacy in urban teacher education, and the educational trajectories of African American adult reentry women. Her work emphasizes the importance of racial literacy, equity, and culturally responsive teaching practices in urban educational settings. Professor Sealey-Ruiz has made significant contributions through her research, publications, and leadership in the field of education. She has authored and edited numerous books and articles that explore themes of racial justice, literacy, and activism in education. Her work often centers on empowering marginalized communities, fostering racial literacy, and challenging systemic inequities in educational institutions. She is recognized for her dedication to advancing racial literacies and promoting social justice through her scholarship and pedagogical practices.
Awards & honors
- NCTE 2022 English Journal Edwin M. Hopkins Outstanding Artic…
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