Associate Professor and Department Chair
Oakland University
In her eighth year as a faculty member at Oakland University, Dr. Ligocki is excited about the work being done to change the field of teacher development. Prior to her time at Oakland University, Danielle Ligocki had been a middle school educator for eleven years, circumnavigating the ever-changing standards and values of public education, while putting the needs of her students above all else. Dr. Ligocki's time spent in a historically marginalized school sparked the fire for her now fervent interest in social justice issues in education. This focus guides the ways in which she works with pre-service teachers.
Other areas of research include a focus on youth identity and the ways in which media -- specifically reality television -- affect how youth view themselves and others. This is studied through the lens of liquid modernity, a time in which Zygmunt Bauman argues that all things and people are disposable.
Dr. Ligocki hopes to continue her research and writing in this area, while pursuing new professional opportunities, including acting as the department chair for the Department of Teaching and Learning.
Pre-service Teachers, Self-care, and Social Media
Friday, February 21, 2025
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM PST