I use the tools of philosophical analysis to engage with issues of democratic education and social justice. A central aspect of my research program is the exploration of a feminist and pragmatist conception of relational autonomy that pushes our understanding of what it means to help students become self-directed learners amidst social, political, and economic constraints. Similarly, in developing a deeper understanding of the curricular complexities concerned with helping education students reflect on social justice issues, I have recently written about the value of playfulness within social justice education.
