SARAH M. STITZLEIN
I am a Professor of Education and Affiliate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cincinnati. I am also Co-Editor of the journal, Democracy & Education. I previously served as President of the Ohio Valley Philosophy of Education Society and the John Dewey Society.
As a philosopher of education, I use political philosophy to uncover problems in education & democracy and envision better alternatives. I am especially interested in issues of political agency, youth civic engagement, and educating for democracy in schools.
My current projects analyze the role of polarization, populism, political dissent, and truth in American civic life, especially in light of political rancor and shifts toward authoritarianism. I am envisioning improved citizenship education that better enables students to navigate political divides and to more effectively engage in civic inquiry to solve social and political problems.
I have received the Outstanding Professor Award and the Excellence in Teaching Award. I have been recognized with the Jack Twyman Award for service learning and the Sarah Grant Barber Award for student advising.
I am also the recipient of the American Association of University Women Postdoctoral Research Fellowship and the National Endowment for the Humanities Teaching Development Fellowship and Summer Stipend. I received the James and Helen Merritt Distinguished Award for Philosophy of Education and the John Dewey Society Outstanding Achievement Award.