blog posts

• Naomi Simmons-Thorne, PhD (She/Her)

  Sep 12, 2023 9:45 am187 views

  Naomi Simmons-Thorne is a PhD Student in Philosophy of Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Naomi serves as an instructor, graduate research assistant, and Doctoral Fellow of the Graduate College. 

  Her research interests include moral and political philosophy, black education, black feminism, Africana philosophy, decolonial thought, Marxism, and critical theory/pedagogies. 

  Advisor: Rebecca Taylor

  Anticipated Graduation: 2028

  Education

  • PhD (2028), Philosophy of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • MT (2023), English Education, University of South Carolina
  • BA/BS (2020), Philosophy and Sociology, University of South Carolina
  • AA/AS (2018), Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College

• Ryan Medina (he/him)

  Aug 23, 2022 10:00 am139 views

  Ryan Medina is a doctoral student in Education Policy, Organization & Leadership with a concentration in Philosophy of Education. His research interests revolve around epistemic injustice and the role of education in mitigating that. 

  Advisor: Dr. Nicholas Burbules

  Anticipated Graduation: 2027

  Academic Background

  Ph.D., (in progress) Education Policy, Organization and Leadership - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

  M.A., Education - California State University, Sacramento

  B.A., Philosophy -  California State University, Sacramento

  LinkedIn: Ryan Medina