Exploring the History of Motherscholars: An Oral History Project

• In Event: AERA Poster Session 12
  In Poster Session: Biographical and Documentary Research SIG Poster Presentations (San Diego)

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to share motherscholars’ oral histories and generate discussion around intersectional roles. Stories will include such topics as: tenure and promotion, support systems, the impact of children on their work, and intersecting identities as parents and scholars. The history of motherscholars in the field of social education will provide insight into the changing landscape of the scholarly community including both changes from the past and perspectives on the work still needed to support motherscholars in the academic field of education broadly, and social education in particular.

Authors

• Aubrey Brammar Southall, Aurora University

• Brooke Blevins, Baylor University

• Chara H. Bohan, Georgia State University

• Lauren Yarnell Bradshaw, University of North Georgia

• Lauren M Colley, University of Cincinnati

• Jennifer Lynn Gallagher, East Carolina University

• Christina M Tschida, Appalachian State University

• Annie Whitlock, University of Michigan-Flint