Testimonials
I have known Dr. Stephanie Logan for about ten years. At Springfield College, we collaborated on social justice initiatives, including co-creating and co-chairing the Racial & Ethnic Issues Working Group. Stephanie is deeply committed to reducing inequality and injustice, especially in regard to race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexual orientation. Her work has focused on diversity and social justice in curriculum, microaggressions, the ideology of color-blindness, and critical race theory. Stephanie is insightful, has good judgment, is well-read, and has admirable analytical, organizational, and leadership skills. She cares deeply about the quality of education and about people who experience inequality/injustice.
Dr. Laurel Davis-Delano
Professor of Sociology, Springfield College
Working with Dr. Logan has been a transformative experience for my professional and personal trajectory. She not only took the time to see and hear me, but also to foster connection, understand my unique strengths and goals, and mentor me. During our time working together Dr. Logan offered perspective, support, and opportunities in the midst of hardships. Our journey began when I served as the Director of Multicultural Affairs at a small liberal arts college. Through honest conversations, constructive feedback, and bridging gaps across differences, departments, and capabilities, Dr. Logan not only unlocked doors for me but also for so many others like me. I emerged as a better administrator, educator, and newly published author because of Dr. Logan’s mentorship. I found greater confidence in my leadership, teaching, and writing, and gained a clearer vision for my profession and purpose.
Dr. Logan’s drive to advocate for, build, and uplift oppressed communities, such as Black women, is commendable. As an author, coauthor, and editor, Dr. Logan offers an experienced eye for structure, pacing, balance, and the deepening of ideas and core values. Her creativity, consistency, and encouragement set her apart from many of her counterparts. Dr. Logan has always provided constructive, actionable critiques of my work while showing genuine respect for my process and voice, which has undeniably made me a stronger leader and writer. She continues to foster a collaborative and positive culture beyond Higher Education. Dr. Logan embodies Black women’s empowerment! She has created safer spaces that support and honor Black women. Working with her on specific projects that focus on dismantling the intersecting systems of racism, sexism, and ableism to promote economic independence, leadership, and wellness for Black women is nothing short of inspiring.
Felicia Lundquist, M.Ed.
Think Again Training & Consulting
When planning a professional development around cultural proficiency for my school, Dr. Logan was the first person I thought of. Her in-depth understanding in this area engaged the staff, increased their knowledge, and helped them become better teachers for the students they serve. She is a knowledgeable and captivating presenter. She effortlessly engages you in new content while encouraging you to reflect on your own beliefs.
Desiree Robinson
Instructional Leadership Specialist – Mathematics
Glenwood Elementary School
Springfield, MA
I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Logan during my tenure at Springfield College as a visiting professor. Being a Departmental Head at the time, there was so much more to her at the time. As a junior faculty member, I appreciated her willingness to assist me as I navigated unfamiliar terrain among my peers and in the classroom. Though our connections were brief, she followed my professional endeavors beyond my assignment within the institution. Since that time, Dr. Logan has given me the opportunity to contribute a chapter to her book, Black Women Navigating Historically White Higher Education Institutions and the Journey Toward Liberation. The project was a seed that gave life to parts of my research agenda. In a time when authenticity is a rare commodity, her professional blueprint and unwavering commitment to cultural awareness and service provide a beacon of hope for others to measure themselves by.
Dr. Anika Thrower
Associate Professor, Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York
Recently I wrote a Forward for Dr. Logan’s co-authored book entitled The Handbook of Research on Integrating Social Justice Education in Teacher Preparation. Many aspects of my personal and professional life compelled me to write the Forward for the book. First and foremost, the co-editors were former faculty members that I hired at the University of Northern Iowa, in which I was the Dean of the College of Education. Dr. Logan was hired because I wanted to make sure that the University was preparing teachers that were culturally competent and confident. We needed professors who could navigate the complexity of teaching social studies methods courses through a multicultural and social justice lens. Few assistant professors had such competence, and fewer still had confidence. I found that Dr. Logan had both competence and confidence.
Over the years, Dr. Logan enhanced her knowledge base; developed her coaching, teaching, and administrative skills sets; and nuanced her dispositional stances that moved from simply race consciousness to a focus on institutionalized oppression. Through her co-authorship of The Handbook of Research on Integrating Social Justice Education in Teacher Preparation, she has created a treatise of strategies, ideas, theories, and pragmatic advice that is fingertip ready for teacher preparation professionals. As a protégé, I applaud her effort and celebrate her wisdom and expertise.
Dr. Dwight C. Watson
Professor of Education, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater