George Theoharis, Ph.D., is a Professor of Educational Leadership and Inclusive Elementary/Early Childhood Education in the Teaching and Leadership Department at Syracuse University.
He has extensive experience as a principal and teacher. He previously served as Department Chair, Associate Dean for Urban Education Partnerships, and as the Director of Field Relations.
He coordinates the Inclusive Early Childhood and Special Education undergraduate program, the Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership focused on Leading Equitable Schools and the Education Studies minor. He co-runs the Baldanza Fellows program and various other engagement with schools across Central New York.
Equity, social justice, diversity, inclusion, urban education, and school reform.
His research focuses on issues of equity, justice, diversity, inclusion, leadership, and school reform. Dr. Theoharis' work bridges the worlds of K-12 schools and higher education.
Dr. Theoharis teaches classes in educational leadership and elementary/early childhood teacher education. He regularly teaches: