Former foster youth achieve graduation from institutions of higher education at a significantly reduced rate when compared to the general population. The purpose of my Fulbright research is to recruit diverse former foster youth college graduates to explore the impact of their K-12 experiences on their academic and life trajectories.
Amanda is an educator with experience teaching at the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels. She is also a researcher, program evaluator, and community advocate. She graduated with her PhD in Teaching and Learning in 2023 and holds multiple other degrees in English (BA), secondary education (MAT), and educational research (Med). Her dissertation topic and research interest are in the impact of K-12 experiences on adult outcomes for foster youth.
Amanda’s Fulbright purpose includes researching the K-12 experiences of former foster youth in Australia, with a focus on recruiting indigenous participants, to explore and understand their beliefs and perceptions.