Gholdy Muhammad
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Gholdy Muhammad

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Dr. Gholdy Muhammad is the John Corbally Professor of Literacy, Language, and Culture at the University of Illinois Chicago. She has previously served as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, school district administrator, curriculum director, and school board president. She studies Black historical excellence in education, intending to reframe curriculum and instruction today. Dr. Muhammad’s scholarship has appeared in leading academic journals and books. She has also received numerous national awards and is the author of the best-selling books, Cultivating Genius and Unearthing Joy. Her Culturally and Historically Responsive Education Model has been adopted across thousands of U.S. schools and districts across Canada. In 2022, 2023 and 2024, 2025 and 2026, she was named among the top 1% Edu-Scholar Public Influencers due to her impact on policy and practice. She has also received numerous awards from national organizations and universities. She has led a federal grant with the United States Department of Education to study culturally and historically responsive literacy in STEM classrooms. Her newest book, Nurturing the Heart and Mind, provides powerful lessons for parents, leaders and teachers for putting identity, skills, intellect, criticality and joy into action. In 2026 her first national curriculum, entitled Genius and Joy, will be available to schools and educators.
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