University of Alabama’s Dr. Loder-Jackson to speak during COE Dean’s Lecture Series

The Augusta University College of Education (COE) will host a conversation with Dr. Tondra Loder-Jackson, director of the Center for Urban Education at the University of Alabama – Birmingham, on March 16 at 6 p.m. in the Jaguar Student Activities Center Ballroom.

Presenting on behalf of the COE Dean’s Lecture Series, Loder-Jackson will discuss the role of teachers during the Civil Rights Movement.

A Birmingham native since 1974, Loder-Jackson graduated from Birmingham City Schools before attending Birmingham-Southern College for her bachelor’s degree. She completed her doctorate at Northwestern University and a post-doctoral fellowship in urban education at the University of Pennsylvania. Loder-Jackson has published extensively on issues related to urban education, Birmingham’s civil rights and educational history and has served in both leadership and service roles for a number of professional and civic organizations.

A panel discussion is set to follow Loder-Jackson’s talk, featuring:

Christine Miller-Betts, executive director of the Lucy Craft Laney Museum
Dr. Judy Carter, former chair of teacher education at Augusta University and Fort Valley State University
Dr. Mallory Millender, Paine College historian

Contact Stacey Hudson at 706-667-4076 or smcgowenhudson@augusta.edu for more information.