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I am Professor of Educational Leadership and Associate Dean, Education at RMIT University, located in Melbourne, Australia.
My research focuses on sociological, organisational and equity dynamics of educational leadership practice and preparation. Most recently, that has led me to explore how school leadership influences (and is influenced by) social justice, racism, globalisation and extremism. My research has taken place in the United States, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines. I have won two J. William Fulbright Scholarships to study educational leadership for social justice, one at Prince of Songkla University in Pattani, Thailand and another at Capitol University in Cagayan de Oro, Phillipines.
I have written two full-length books based on my research, Black School, White School: Racism and Educational (Mis)leadership (2012, Teachers College Press) and The Dark Side of School Reform: Teaching in the Space Between Reality and Utopia (2006, Rowman & Littlefield). I also co-authored two books, Foundations of Educational Leadership: Creating Excellent and Equitable Schools (with Anthony H. Normore, Routledge, 2018) and Radicalizing Educational Leadership: Toward a Theory of Social Justice (with Ira Bogotch, Floyd Beachum, Jackie Blount and Fenwick English, 2008, Sense Publishing). I co-edited 13 books, including: Educational Leadership for Ethics and Social Justice: Views from the Social Sciences (with Anthony H. Normore, 2014, Information Age Publishing), What Every Principal Needs to know to Create Equitable and Excellent Schools (with George Theoharis, 2012, Teachers College Press), Confronting Racism in Higher Education: Problems and Possibilities for Fighting Ignorance, Bigotry and Isolation (with Noelle Witherspoon Arnold, 2013, Information Age Publishing), Anti-racist School Leadership: Toward Equity in Education for America’s Students (with Noelle Witherspoon Arnold, 2013, Information Age Publishing), and Juggling Flaming Chainsaws: Academics in Educational Leadership try to Balance Work and Family (with Joanne Marshall, Kathleen Brown, Leslie Hazle Bussey, Bonnie Fusarelli, Mark Gooden, Catherine Lugg, Latish Reed and George Theoharis, 2012, Information Age Publishing). In addition to these books, I have written 40 peer-reviewed journal articles, 45 book chapters, and many other research publications. I have chaired 15 completed dissertation studies and have been an active member on many other dissertation committees.
I believe that high-quality research, culturally relevant teaching and proactive leadership for social justice can improve children’s lives and educational experiences. To me, nothing is more important. I also believe strongly that it is my responsibility as an educator to create professional opportunities for students, educators and other scholars. I invite you to look for me on Facebook, LinkedIn or visit the RMIT University School of Education web site to learn more about our programs.
Before arriving at RMIT University in 2018, I was Professor of Educational Leadership and Academic Community Leader (Globalisation, Leadership and Policy) at Monash University. I have also worked at a number of other universities, including the University of Idaho, Iowa State University, Florida State University, University of Missouri, Auburn University and Florida International University. Prior to my time in post-secondary education I was a Middle School Language Arts teacher at Columbia Independent School and a Graduate Research Assistant for the University Council of Educational Administration and the Consortium for Educational Policy Analysis. In 2003, I earned my Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Missouri-Columbia. I was born in Memphis, Tennessee but grew up in Columbia, Missouri, a city with a special place in my heart.
I live in Melbourne, with my wife Dr. Melanie C. Brooks, our three daughters and son. I love cooking, literature, film, soccer and I’m particularly crazy about my favorite team, FC Bayern München, and our local team, Melbourne City.
Please email me if you would like to contact me about any of my work: jeffrey.brooks@rmit.edu.au.
My research focuses on sociological, organisational and equity dynamics of educational leadership practice and preparation. Most recently, that has led me to explore how school leadership influences (and is influenced by) social justice, racism, globalisation and extremism. My research has taken place in the United States, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines. I have won two J. William Fulbright Scholarships to study educational leadership for social justice, one at Prince of Songkla University in Pattani, Thailand and another at Capitol University in Cagayan de Oro, Phillipines.
I have written two full-length books based on my research, Black School, White School: Racism and Educational (Mis)leadership (2012, Teachers College Press) and The Dark Side of School Reform: Teaching in the Space Between Reality and Utopia (2006, Rowman & Littlefield). I also co-authored two books, Foundations of Educational Leadership: Creating Excellent and Equitable Schools (with Anthony H. Normore, Routledge, 2018) and Radicalizing Educational Leadership: Toward a Theory of Social Justice (with Ira Bogotch, Floyd Beachum, Jackie Blount and Fenwick English, 2008, Sense Publishing). I co-edited 13 books, including: Educational Leadership for Ethics and Social Justice: Views from the Social Sciences (with Anthony H. Normore, 2014, Information Age Publishing), What Every Principal Needs to know to Create Equitable and Excellent Schools (with George Theoharis, 2012, Teachers College Press), Confronting Racism in Higher Education: Problems and Possibilities for Fighting Ignorance, Bigotry and Isolation (with Noelle Witherspoon Arnold, 2013, Information Age Publishing), Anti-racist School Leadership: Toward Equity in Education for America’s Students (with Noelle Witherspoon Arnold, 2013, Information Age Publishing), and Juggling Flaming Chainsaws: Academics in Educational Leadership try to Balance Work and Family (with Joanne Marshall, Kathleen Brown, Leslie Hazle Bussey, Bonnie Fusarelli, Mark Gooden, Catherine Lugg, Latish Reed and George Theoharis, 2012, Information Age Publishing). In addition to these books, I have written 40 peer-reviewed journal articles, 45 book chapters, and many other research publications. I have chaired 15 completed dissertation studies and have been an active member on many other dissertation committees.
I believe that high-quality research, culturally relevant teaching and proactive leadership for social justice can improve children’s lives and educational experiences. To me, nothing is more important. I also believe strongly that it is my responsibility as an educator to create professional opportunities for students, educators and other scholars. I invite you to look for me on Facebook, LinkedIn or visit the RMIT University School of Education web site to learn more about our programs.
Before arriving at RMIT University in 2018, I was Professor of Educational Leadership and Academic Community Leader (Globalisation, Leadership and Policy) at Monash University. I have also worked at a number of other universities, including the University of Idaho, Iowa State University, Florida State University, University of Missouri, Auburn University and Florida International University. Prior to my time in post-secondary education I was a Middle School Language Arts teacher at Columbia Independent School and a Graduate Research Assistant for the University Council of Educational Administration and the Consortium for Educational Policy Analysis. In 2003, I earned my Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Missouri-Columbia. I was born in Memphis, Tennessee but grew up in Columbia, Missouri, a city with a special place in my heart.
I live in Melbourne, with my wife Dr. Melanie C. Brooks, our three daughters and son. I love cooking, literature, film, soccer and I’m particularly crazy about my favorite team, FC Bayern München, and our local team, Melbourne City.
Please email me if you would like to contact me about any of my work: jeffrey.brooks@rmit.edu.au.
