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Tina Mitchell, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Education

Campus Address: Education & Humanities Building, Room #112

Email: tmitchell [at] desu.edu

Education

  • EdD, Educational Leadership, University of Pennsylvania, 2011
  • Arcadia University, School Administrative Certification Program, 2006
  • MEd, Mathematics Education, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, 2002
  • BBA, Howard University, 1997

Research Interests

My research is driven by a commitment to advancing equity and social justice in teacher and school leader education. I examine how preservice teachers and aspiring leaders reflect on their learning and leadership experiences to better understand issues of power, privilege, and culturally responsive pedagogy. In particular, I am interested in how aspiring teachers and school leader implement culturally responsive practices in classrooms to create more inclusive learning spaces. Beyond preservice preparation, I study the role of alternative teacher certification programs in supporting diverse pathways into the profession, as well as the impact of professional development initiatives that strengthen STEM teaching for both preservice and inservice educators.

Areas of expertise

  • Teacher Preparation
  • Educational Leadership Preparation
  • Math Education
  • Equity in Math Education

Consultation Expertise

I am an experienced mathematics educator with a background in working with pre-service and in-service teachers to create and implement engaging, culturally responsive mathematics instruction. Additionally, I have experience in school leadership development, supporting school leaders as a thought partner and coach to solve complex school problems.

Consultation experience

  • Wilmington Learning Collaborative, Project Team Member

Selected Publications

  • Young, J., Cunningham, J., Ortiz, N., Frank, T., Hamilton, C., & Mitchell, T. (2021). Mathematics dispositions and the mathematics learning outcomes of black students: how are they related? Investigations in Mathematics Learning, 13(2), 77-90. https://doi.org/10.1080/19477503.2020.1845537

Grants

  • National Science Foundation, Award No. 2448457, PI, 8/15/2025 to 7/30/2030, $749,968.00, Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Track 1 at Delaware State University
  • National Institutes of Health, Co-PI, Spring 2022 - present, $1,300,000, Biology, Bioinformatics, and Chemistry Academy for Research Scholars (B2-CARS): A Partnership to Address Human Health Through Waste Water Remediation