Biography
Cheryl J. Wright, assistant teaching professor, joined the KU Department of Curriculum and Teaching in the spring of 2016. Wright earned a BS in speech pathology from Ball State University in Muncie, IN, a MSEd from KU in special education, and the PhD in curriculum and instruction also from the University of Kansas. Wright’s areas of research focus on students’ perceptions of what contributes to effective student performance and culturally responsive inquiry learning. As a longtime practitioner in the field of education, Wright has taught grades K-12, served as an instructional coach, professional development facilitator for the Kansas State Department of Education, and as a team member and contributing author on the Educator Advisory Committee of the Global Oneness Project.
Education
Ph.D.
Research Interests
Approaches to Curriculum Reform - Transformative Education Evidence-based practices that support interactive and positive learning environments; facilitate rich dialogue, inquiry, and growth; Application of real-world knowledge to be a changemaker.