Short Bio
Sara B. Demoiny is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at Auburn University. Her research interests focus on the manner in which race and whiteness are taught in social studies teacher education and the ways to teach local difficult histories. Her recent manuscripts can be found in Theory & Research in Social Education, Journal of Social Studies Research, and Multicultural Perspectives.
Professional Experience
Education
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PhD in Theory & Practice in Teacher Education, Social Science Education, 2017, University of Tennessee
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M.Ed. in Curriculum & Teaching, 2006, Pennsylvania State University
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B.A. in Liberal Studies with Elementary Education, 2002, Carson-Newman University
Professional
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2017 - Present | Assistant Professor, Auburn University
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2014 - 2017 | Adjunct Instructor, Carson-Newman University
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2012 - 2014 | Full-time Instructor, Carson-Newman University
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2010 - 2012 | Supervisor of Student Teachers, Carson-Newman University
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2006 - 2010 | Classroom Teacher, Russell Byers Charter School
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2002 - 2006 | Middle School Teacher, Stoddart-Fleisher Middle School
Engagement
Pebble Hill Difficult History Professional Development - Plans and facilitates professional development events at Pebble Hill with local educators to better teach difficult local histories of Muscogee Creek Indian removal and enslavement.
Local Summer Enrichment Camp - Plans and supports a summer enrichment camp for local elementary students facilitated by elementary pre-service teachers.
Lee County Remembrance Project Board Member & Education Committee Chair
