current research projects
book
Dr. Emerson is currently writing a book titled Beyond Antiracism: Abolitionist Teacher Learning in Schools contracted with Harvard Education Press.
restorative justice in elementary schools
Dr. Emerson is preparing to conduct a teacher participatory action research (TPAR) study during the 25-26 and 26-27 school years at the intersections of teacher education, restorative justice, and elementary schools. She currently facilitates an art club called Repair & Transform with youth ages 9-11.
@teachermisery
Drawing upon the Instagram account @teachermisery and focus groups with teachers nationwide, Dr. Emerson is exploring teachers’ experiences in professional development. In this project she draws upon Sara Ahmed’s work around Complaint!