Lolita A. Tabron
Associate Professor
What I do
Dr. Tabron critically examines how P-12 educational laws, policies, and leadership practices shape students' preparedness for college and their opportunities to access higher education and postsecondary careers. Particularly, her work amplifies the voices and experiences of historically marginalized groups in public schooling, including African American students, Latino students, students from low-income backgrounds, students with disabilities, and girls pursuing STEM careers. Racial justice is at the heart of her research, driving her dedication to building bridges in education by linking her findings to inform impactful public policy and leadership practices across all levels of schooling, from preschool to college.Specialization(s)
P-12 Educational Leadership and Policy, Race and Racism in Schools, Antiracism, Anti-racist data use in educational decision-making, College and Career Readiness
Professional Biography
Dr. Lolita A. Tabron is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) in the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver and a faculty affiliate at the Interdisciplinary Research Institute for the Study of (In)Equality (IRISE) and the Scrivner Institute of Public Policy.
Dr. Tabron critically examines how P-12 educational laws, policies, and leadership practices shape students' preparedness for college and their opportunities to access higher education and postsecondary careers. Particularly, her work amplifies the voices and experiences of historically marginalized groups in public schooling, including African American students, Latino students, students from low-income backgrounds, students with disabilities, and girls pursuing STEM careers. Racial justice is at the heart of her research, driving her dedication to building bridges in education by linking her findings to inform impactful public policy and leadership practices across all levels of schooling, from preschool to college.
In recognition of her excellent research contributions, Dr. Tabron was honored with the Jack C. Culbertson Early Career Award from the University Council of Education Administration in 2019. Additionally, she received the prestigious 2024 Review of Research Award from the American Educational Research Association, the largest professional educational organization globally.
Dr. Tabron critically examines how P-12 educational laws, policies, and leadership practices shape students' preparedness for college and their opportunities to access higher education and postsecondary careers. Particularly, her work amplifies the voices and experiences of historically marginalized groups in public schooling, including African American students, Latino students, students from low-income backgrounds, students with disabilities, and girls pursuing STEM careers. Racial justice is at the heart of her research, driving her dedication to building bridges in education by linking her findings to inform impactful public policy and leadership practices across all levels of schooling, from preschool to college.
In recognition of her excellent research contributions, Dr. Tabron was honored with the Jack C. Culbertson Early Career Award from the University Council of Education Administration in 2019. Additionally, she received the prestigious 2024 Review of Research Award from the American Educational Research Association, the largest professional educational organization globally.
Degree(s)
- Ph.D., Educational Leadership, Supervision, and Policy Studies, Texas A&M University, 2016
Licensure / Accreditations
- Intercultural Development Inventory Qualified Administrator
- NVIVO Fundamentals Certification
Professional Affiliations
- American Education Research Association
- University Council of Education Administration
Areas of Research
P-12 Educational Leadership and Policy
race and racism
Tracking and Detracking
Girls in STEM
Special Education
School Discipline and Safety
Antiracist Data Use in Educational Decision Making
College and Career Readiness
Antiracist Leadership and Leadership Preparation
Awards
- University of Denver's Outstanding Research Faculty Award, University of Denver
- Jack A. Culbertson Award, University Council for Educational Administration