Renowned Scholar and Researcher
Donna Y. Ford, Ph.D.
2013 Harvie Branscomb Distinguished Professor
Inequities and Discrimination in Gifted Education:
Why Hispanic and Black Students are Under-Represented and the Case of District U-46
@donnayford
Dr. Donna Y. Ford
Title: Professor of Education and Human Development, Vanderbilt University.
Research Interest: Professor Ford conducts research primarily in gifted education and multicultural/urban education. Specifically, her work focuses on: (1) the achievement gap; (2) recruiting and retaining culturally different students in gifted education; (3) multicultural curriculum and instruction; (4) culturally competent teacher training and development; (5) African-American identity; and (6) African-American family involvement.
Bio: Professor Ford has written over 200 articles and book chapters; she has made over a 1,000 presentations at professional conferences and organizations, and in school districts. Dr. Ford’s work has been recognized by various professional organizations:Research Award from the Shannon Center for Advanced Studies; the Early Career Award and the Career Award from The American Educational Research Association; Senior Scholar Award and Early Scholar Award from The National Association for Gifted Children; the Esteemed Scholarship Award from The National Association of Black Psychologists; the Outstanding Service Award from the Council for Exceptional Children-The Association for the Gifted. She is the Vanderbilt University SEC Faculty Award recipient (2013). Professor Ford is even more proud and humbled by awards received from student organizations (Black Student Alliance Distinguished Faulty Award, and Jimmie Franklin Outstanding Vanderbilt Faculty Award).
Title: Professor of Education and Human Development, Vanderbilt University.
Research Interest: Professor Ford conducts research primarily in gifted education and multicultural/urban education. Specifically, her work focuses on: (1) the achievement gap; (2) recruiting and retaining culturally different students in gifted education; (3) multicultural curriculum and instruction; (4) culturally competent teacher training and development; (5) African-American identity; and (6) African-American family involvement.
Bio: Professor Ford has written over 200 articles and book chapters; she has made over a 1,000 presentations at professional conferences and organizations, and in school districts. Dr. Ford’s work has been recognized by various professional organizations:Research Award from the Shannon Center for Advanced Studies; the Early Career Award and the Career Award from The American Educational Research Association; Senior Scholar Award and Early Scholar Award from The National Association for Gifted Children; the Esteemed Scholarship Award from The National Association of Black Psychologists; the Outstanding Service Award from the Council for Exceptional Children-The Association for the Gifted. She is the Vanderbilt University SEC Faculty Award recipient (2013). Professor Ford is even more proud and humbled by awards received from student organizations (Black Student Alliance Distinguished Faulty Award, and Jimmie Franklin Outstanding Vanderbilt Faculty Award).
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