Cory Brown

Dr. Cory Brown is an assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Ecology’s Department of Teaching and Learning at The Ohio State University at Newark. His research crosses interdisciplinary boundaries of curriculum, sociology, and cultural studies to focus on the inequities that exist in education through multiple contexts (i.e., urban, suburban, and rural). Additionally, he focuses on teaching practices that demonstrate the use of social justice methods, such as culturally relevant pedagogy (CRP) to enhance the learning and engagement of students.

• PhD, Multicultural and Equity Studies in Education, The Ohio State University, 2012.
• MEd, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Cincinnati, 2001
• BS, Secondary Education and English (Major) with Psychology Minor, Eastern Michigan University, 1997

• Cultural Studies
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Education Policy
• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Equity
• Multicultural Education
• Secondary Education and Teaching
• Social Justice
• Teacher Education
• Urban Education

Dr. Brown's scholarship contributes to a body of research focused on the importance of culturally relevant and culturally responsive practices as well as educational policy to address issues of equity and diversity in education. Additionally, he explores how teachers and administrators can better serve all students in their respective classrooms and schools to ensure that each child is represented in the curriculum.

• Brown, C. T. & Harrison, D. (In Press). L.E.A.P into mentoring: Transforming relationships with BIPOC students in high school. In DeMartino, L. & Fetman, L. Moving from involvement to equitable community collaboration. Myers Education Press.
• Brown, C. T. (In Press). Education Debt. In K. L. Henry & S. Powell. Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Social Justice – Race and Ethnicity.
• Brown, C. T., Correll, P, Uribe-Zarain, X, & Stormer, K. J. (In Press) Expanding the cultural lens: Implementing an ongoing online professional development during the COVID-19 pandemic. Middle Grades Review.
• Harrison, D. & Brown, C. T. (In Press) Unsettling experiences and isolation: The importance of affinity mentoring groups for BIPOC students. Reclaiming Space. Myers Education Press
• Harrison, D. & Brown, C. T. (2025). Discovering the roadblocks to culturally relevant dispositions in teacher education. Urban Education, Urban Education, 60(2), 378-403.
• Laing, K., Brown, C. T.  & Hamer, J. (2025) No time for childhood: How Black males in single-sex schools understand the meaning of their boyhood and adulthood. Journal of African American Studies.
• Brown, C. T. (2024). Innovation or status quo? Transforming teacher education in hostile times. Educational Policy, 38(3), 604-623.
• Harrison, D. & Brown, C. T. (2022) Chapter 9: Culturally responsive pedagogy/culturally sustaining pedagogy. In T. Flowers & D. Harrison Culture, Language and Humanizing Practices in 21st Century Classrooms. Kendall Hunt Publishing.
• Brown, C. T., Correll, P. & Stormer, K. J. (2021). The ‘new’ normal: Re-imagining professional development amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Middle School Journal, 52(5), 5-13.

• Dixson, A.D. & Brown, C.T. (2024) Joy and justice in leadership: A critical conversation. Paper presented at the University Council of Educational Administration Annual Conference. Los Angeles, CA.
• Brown, C.T., Dixson, A.D., & Mizelle, N. D. (2024) Research under siege: Countering the attacks on equity focused teaching and research in education. Paper presented at the International Conference on Urban Education Annual Conference. Cancun, MX.
• Correll, P, Stormer, K., Brown, C. T., & Uribe-Zarain, X. (2024). “I want to brainstorm strategies”: Family engagement and collaboration at the middle level. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
• Harrison, D., Brown, C.T., & Tingle, L. (2024). Show me your smile: BIPOC students navigating predominately White rural educational institutions. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. Philadelphia, PA
• Harrison, D., Brown, C.T., & Tingle, L. (2023) Re-claiming BIPOC multimodal narratives in rural schools. Paper presented at the Literacy Research Association Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA.
• Brown, C. T. (2023). Can young children talk about CRT? Early childhood and critical race theory. Paper presented at the American Sociological Association Annual Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
• Brown, C. T. (2023) Status quo or innovation? Reimagining teacher education in hostile times. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.
• Brown, C. T. & Harrison, D. (2023). “I just need help!” How student voice underscores the importance of antiracist teaching and mentoring practices. AERA Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.
• Correll, P., Stormer, K. J., Uribe-Zarain, X., Brown, C. T. (2023). Teacher change at the middle level: Supporting teachers in culturally responsive instruction through virtual professional development. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.
• Brown, C. T., Harrison, D., Lindsay, K., Jones, J., Williams, D., Dowe, A. (2023). Project Mentor: Strategies to Retain, Train, and Empower Black Preservice Teachers. AACTE Annual Conference. Indianapolis, IN
• Harrison, D., Brown, C. T., Lindsay, K., Jones, J., Williams, D. (2022). The Underground Railroad: The importance of mentorship for Black preservice teachers. OABSE Annual Conference. Columbus, OH.
• Correll, P., Stormer, K. J., Uribe-Zarain, X., & Brown, C. T. (2022). Adapting to change: Virtual professional development to support culturally responsive instruction in middle-level classrooms. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego.