![Dr. LaSonja Roberts](https://files.wmich.edu/s3fs-public/styles/3_2/public/images/u1635/2021/LRobertsphoto_0.png?h=d0470b75&itok=f1NTnSeJ)
2021 Multicultural Advocate For Promotion of Diversity Award Recipient
She has had the privilege to serve as a teacher, administrator, and district and university consultant in California, Mississippi, and Florida. Her research agenda focuses on leader preparation and retention, specifically a leader’s ability to create environments that foster learning and well-being for educators and students.
Her recent publications include:
Agosto, V., Roberts, L., Valcarlos Migueliz**, M., Nkrumah, T., Grosland, T, Bratspis**, A., Warren*, N. & Reynolds*, E. (2021). Jokering bodies. International Review of Qualitative Research (IRQR). In the special Issue. Critical qualitative inquiry: Justice matters in en(tangled) times. Co-host edited by G. S. Cannella, M. Koro, M. F. Huckaby, J. Wolgemuth (Eds.). Grosland, T., & Roberts, L. (2021).
Leading with/in emotion states: The criticality of political subjects and policy debates in educational leadership on emotions. Policy Futures in Education, 19(1), 97–110. https://doi.org/10.1177/1478210320940136
Quote from nomination
- Dr. Louann Bielein Palmer, nomination letter
Acceptance speech
- Dr. LaSonja Roberts
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