Research Discipline/Bio
Samantha Clarke is a Ph.D. student in Anthropology and Education, focusing on culturally affirming education in Haiti. Her research examines the gaps in the education system in rural Haiti, to develop a framework that integrates meaningful and purposeful pedagogy rooted in cultural relevance. Centering on Haitian knowledge, history, and language, she seeks to create a stronger educational model for rural students.
Samantha has taught French at the high school and university levels, including the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, and Villanova University. As an Adjunct Lecturer at Penn, she teaches Haitian Creole, fostering linguistic proficiency and cultural literacy while exploring global and historical contexts.
With a background in legal studies and military service, she bridges the fields of anthropology, education, and policy to reimagine inclusive and equitable learning frameworks, and aims to promote educational reform that is locally rooted yet globally connected.
Educational Background
Master of Arts, French Language- Pedagogy and Linguistics, Middlebury College, 2022
Certificate- VOLT- Virtual Online Teaching Certificate, University of Pennsylvania, 2017
Master of Science in Education, Elementary Education, University of Pennsylvania, 2012
Bachelor of Science, Paralegal Studies, Peirce College, 2008
Associates of Science, Paralegal Studies, Delaware County Community College, 2006
Honors/Awards
Jessica K and Ronald D. Liebowitz Centennial Fellowship,
Last Updated: Feb 22, 2025