Michelle DeJohnette is an Assistant Professor of anti-racism and equity in Early Childhood Studies at Cal Poly Pomona.
She brings her experience as a former foster youth, former early childhood facility owner/director for 25 years, and first-generation college graduate to her research and teaching. Dr. DeJohnette’s work centers the need to prepare critically conscious early childhood educators using anti-racist and social justice frameworks. Her research interests are critical theories, culturally responsible pedagogy, anti-racist education, and issues of equity in early childhood education.
