Jackie Peng Successfully Defends her Dissertation

On February 19, 2024, Jackie Peng of LLC Cohort 23 successfully defended her dissertation and earned the title Doctor of Philosophy.

Her virtual defense went very smoothly and she gave an excellent presentation of her dissertation research, "Raising Mixed Kids in the 'Burbs: Mixed-Race Families Navigating Race, Identity, and Discrimination in Suburban Schools."

The LLC Program wishes to acknowledge the guidance and commitment of Jackie's committee:

Chair:

    Dr. Ramon Goings, Language, Literacy, and Culture

Members:

   Dr. Pamela Bennett, Public Policy

   Dr. Keisha McIntosh Allen, University of Maryland, Department of  

        Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership

   Dr. Kindel Nash, Appalachian State University, Reich College of Education

   Dr. Joy Howard, Western Carolina University, College of Education 

         and Allied Professions