Biography

Brooke Grant is a Professor of Practice in the Teacher Preparation & Certification Program here at Tulane University where she prepares new teachers for the PK-12 classroom.  In addition to teaching, she runs SS NOLA, a program dedicated to supporting social studies teachers in the New Orleans area.

Dr. Grant also works to support first-year Tulane students in their transition from high school to college as a First-Year Faculty Fellow, TIDES instructor, and Residential Faculty Mentor in Sharp Hall.  Additionally, she is proud to have been a College Track mentor since 2015.

Prior to working in higher education, Dr. Grant enjoyed a ten year career as a certified middle school social studies teacher outside of Buffalo, New York.  She has an undergraduate degree in Political Science and International Relations from Canisius College, as well a Masters and PhD Degree in Education from the University at Buffalo.

What advice would you give to someone who's considering finishing their degree, or starting for the first time as an adult?
Give it a try!  If it turns out that the program you are looking at is not for you, then at least you know.  But you won't know unless you try.  You deserve it.

What are your favorite activities when you are not working?
My husband and I enjoy taking our three kids back to our hometown of Buffalo, New York to enjoy the friends, family, and everything that we experienced growing up.  Conversely, I also enjoy hosting friends and family that want to escape snowy Buffalo by visiting the warmth and wonderfulness of New Orleans.

Without saying what the category is, what are your top five?
The Wire
Breaking Bad
The Sopranos
Friday Night Lights
Game of Thrones