Program of Study, Research Interests, & Advisor
As a doctoral student in Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership (EPOL) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign my research critically examines Whiteness in historic and contemporary educational contexts; I seek to document and illuminate its pernicious influence on educational opportunity structures, and the ways racially minoritized students navigate and resist oppressive educational configurations. A major focus of my research agenda is drawing educators and policymakers’ attention to the intersections in place, race, and religion on schools, past and present. I transitioned to doctoral studies and educational research after working as an ESL teacher in Tianjin, China and a public school social studies teacher in Salt Lake City, Utah.
My advisor is Dr. Christopher M. Span.
Expected Year of Graduation: 2023
Professional & Educational Background
- Ph.D. Student, Education Policy, Organization & Leadership in Social Sciences & Education Policy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- M.Ed., Educational Leadership & Policy, The University of Utah
- B.A., History, Brigham Young University
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-tanner-a5b35439/
