Valerie A. Middleton, Ph.D.

Contact Information

Education

• Ph.D. in Teacher Education/Staff Development
  Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
• M.ED. in Special Needs/Transition
  Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
• B.S. in Special Education
  Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Professional/Academic Experience

• Associate Professor, College of Education, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff AZ (2004-2006)
• Associate Professor, School of Education, Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO (2003-2004)
• Assistant Professor, (Teaching, Research, and Coordination) School of Education,
  Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO  (1997-2002)
• Faculty Bridging Appointment, (Teaching, Research, Coordination). School of Education,
  Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO (1992-1995)

Other Experience

• Cross Categorical Inclusion Teacher and Consultant for Students with Behavioral, Emotional, and Learning Disabilities
• 1987-1992 Grades 9 – 12 Homewood‑Flossmoor High School, Flossmoor, IL
• 1985-1987 Grades 2 – 6, Kolmar Primary/Middle School, Midlothian, IL
• 1983-1985 Grades 1 – 6, Hickory Hill & Parkview Schools, Steger, IL

Research/Areas of Interest

Multicultural/Diversity Education, Secondary Education, Partner Schools, Professional Development, Service-Learning, International Education, Special Education

Publications/Creative Works

• Anderson, S.K., & Middleton, V.  3rd Ed. (2016). Explorations in Diversity: Examining Privilege and Oppression in a Multicultural Society. : Oxford University Press.
• Middleton, V., Coleman, K., & Lewis, C.W. (2006, 2011). Black/African American Families: Coming of Age in Predominately White Communities. In J. Landsman and C.W. Lewis (Eds.) White Teachers/Diverse Classrooms: A Guide to Building Inclusive School, Promoting High Expectations, and Eliminating Racism. Sterling, VA, Stylus Publishing, Inc.
• Middleton, V. (2003). Reaching the Congregation not just the Choir: Conquering Student Resistance to Diversity Issues. In Timpson, W. Canetto, S., Borrayo, S. & Yang, R. (Eds.) Teaching Diversity: Challenges and Complexities, Identity and Integrity. Madison, WI: Atwood.
• Middleton, V., Banning, Anderson, S. K., J.H., Paguyo, C. (2011). The Journey to Understanding Privilege: A Meta-Narrative Approach.Journal of Transformative Education.
• Banning, J.H., Middleton, V., & Deniston, T. L. (2008). Using photographs to assess equity climate: A taxonomy.Multicultural Perspectives, 10(1), 1-6.
• Lewis, C., Garrison-Wade, D., Scott, M., Douglas, B. & Middleton, V. (December, 2004). A synthesis of evidence-based research on the status of the African American teacher since Brown and its impact on African American student achievement: Implications for teachers and administrators.E-Journal of Teaching and Learning in Diverse Settings.