Assistant Professor
University of Central Florida
Dr. Amanda Wilkerson is a scholar who examines academia and analyzes K-20 student achievement in order to better understand enhancing the human condition. She is a tireless advocate for equity and excellence in higher education and seeks to build a better world for individuals and institutions through cooperation, collaboration, and community engagement. Currently, Dr. Wilkerson serves as an Assistant Professor in the College of Community Innovation and Education at the University of Central Florida. She has written educational materials and coordinated forums on significant civic and scholastic matters. Dr. Wilkerson regularly works with instructional leaders to build their capacity for practicing equity-based pedagogical approaches. Her research focuses on explicating affirmative teaching practices, educational policies, and community organizing methods that improve community partnerships and bolster student success. Dr. Wilkerson has been recognized with the Outstanding Service in Education award by the Holmes Scholars Association of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) and the Diversity Scholarship with the Adult Higher Education Association (AHEA). She serves as the national chair for the Urban Education Topical Action Group for AACTE. In that capacity, she creates and manages collaborative partnerships that provide critical services for those who serve underserved urban student populations.
Saturday, February 17, 2024
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM MST