Research Discipline/Bio
Victoria Dumas is a PhD student in the English Education program with a passion for empowering students and teachers to capitalize on the liberating powers of literacy. She specializes in creating culturally sustaining curricula grounded in anti-racist pedagogy. Throughout her career, she has fervently advocated for English curricula that reflect and uplift the lived experiences of BIPOC students. Her research interests center on integrating curriculum design and storytelling to position students as protagonists in their educational journeys. Victoria's calling is to support the movement of Black and Brown stories and storytelling from the margins of academic discourse to the forefront of literary study.
Educational Background
Master of Arts in Teaching, English Education, Boston University, 2018
Bachelor of Arts, English, Boston University, 2013
Honors/Awards
Evalyn Edwards Milman Literacy Fellowship, Teachers College, Columbia University, 2024; Ansin Intercultural Research Fund, Boston University, 2017; School of Education Diversity Scholarship, Boston University, 2017
Last Updated: Nov 3, 2024