Kelly Allen
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Research. Counseling & Curriculum
Bio
Kelly R. Allen, Ph.D earned her B.S. in Urban Social Studies Education, M.A. in Urban Social Studies Education, and PhD in Urban Education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Guided by perspectives grounded in critical race theory and Black feminism, Kelly’s research examines hip-hop education as a liberatory praxis. Ultimately, Kelly aims to illuminate the pervasiveness of anti-Blackness in education and center the experiences and perspectives of Black students, teachers, and communities.
Education
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Ph.D., Urban Education, PhD w/ emphasis in curriculum and instruction
University of Wisconsin - Milw, 2022
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MS, Urban Education, PhD w/ emphasis in curriculum and instruction
University of Wisconsin - Milw, 2018
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CER, Education, Other
University of Wisconsin - Milw, 2017
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BS, Urban Social Studies
University of Wisconsin - Milw, 2015
Awards & Honors
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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EDEI 8162
Adv Prin - Pedagogy & Learning
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EDCI 7364
Improving Instruction
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EDUC 7007
Cultural Studies in Ed
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EDUC 7010
Urban Ed Policy and Practice
Teaching Interests
Kelly enjoys teaching courses that examine issues of race, justice, and equity in education.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- A Closing Reflection: Rest as Resistance in Critical Equity-Oriented Work, 2023
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
- A Conscious Exploration of Mattering in Collaborations Across Educational Settings, 2023
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
- Activating Hip-Hop Pedagogy in the Social Studies Classroom, 2023
Journal Article, Professional Journal
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Book, Scholarly-New
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Book, Scholarly-New
Research Interests
Kelly's research explores pedagogical and curricular implementations of hip-hop education. Kelly is specifically interested in how race and racism influence the implementation of hip-hop in educational spaces. Guided by perspectives grounded in critical race theory and Black feminism, Kelly’s research examines hip-hop education as a liberatory praxis. Ultimately, Kelly aims to illuminate the pervasiveness of anti-Blackness in education and center the experiences and perspectives of Black students, teachers, and communities.
Department Service
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Department of Research, Counseling, and Curriculum Search Committee
2023 - 2023
Role: Committee Chair
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Department of Research, Counseling, and Curriculum Search Committee
2023 - 2023
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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Georgia Aspiring Educators Organization
2023 - 2024
Role: Faculty Advisor
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2023 - 2023
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COEHD Curriculum and Academic Policies Committee
2023 - 2023
Role: Committee Member
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COEHD Faculty Assembly
2023 - 2023
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Hip Hop Theories, Praxis and Pedagogies SIG of the American Educational Research Association (AERA)
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Hip Hop Theories, Praxis and Pedagogies SIG, American Educational Research Association (AERA)
2023 - 2025
Role: Committee Chair
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2023 - 2023
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AERA
2023 - 2023
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AERA Critical Educators for Social Justice SIG
2023 - 2023
