Elizabeth Denevi received her PhD from the University of London. In addition to her work as a professor, she serves as Director of the Eastern Educational Resource Collaborative, collaborating with educational institutions across the country to promote equity and diversity pedagogy. She co-founded a blog and podcast Teaching While White, focused on engaging educators and students in exploring their white racial identity, and she has a co-authored book on antiracist strategies for educators. Her most recent work is focused on teacher evaluation based on the principles of equity, well-being, and growth. Dr. Denevi has extensive experience as both a teacher and senior administrator in the DC area, Chicago, and the California Bay Area, and has also been an adjunct in the GSEC’s principal license program since 2019.
Publications
Afeni Mills, Afrika, J. Chandler-Ward, & E. Denevi. Evolving Our Narratives About Race in Schools. Teaching While White, 28 Sep 2020.
Carter, R., & E. Denevi. (2006). Multicultural Seminar: A New Model for Professional Development. Multicultural Perspectives, 8(2), 18-24.
Chandler-Ward, J., & E. Denevi. (May 2023). Responding Systematically to Racial Inequity in Schools. Ed Leadership. ASCD.
Chandler-Ward, J., & E. Denevi. (2022). Learning and Teaching While White: Antiracist Strategies for School Communities. New York: Routledge.
Chandler-Ward, J., & E. Denevi. Foggy Mirrors. Teaching While White. 18 Apr 2017.
Chandler-Ward, J., & E. Denevi. White Fragility in Students. The Puzzle. January 28 2020.
Cohen, L., & E. Denevi. (2025). Integrating Educator Well-Being, Growth, and Evaluation: Four Foundations for Leaders. New York: Routledge.
Denevi, E. So What do White 4th Graders Have to Say About Race? California Teacher Development Collaborative. 14 March 2018.
Denevi, E. (2017). What If Being Called “Racist” is the Beginning, Not the End, of the Conversation? In E. Moore & A. Michael (Eds.), The Guide for White Women Who Teach Black Boys. CA: Corwin.
Denevi, E., & M. Richards. (2012). Diversity Directors as Leaders: Making the Case for Excellence. In M. Brosnan (Ed.), The Inclusive School. Washington, DC: NAIS.
Denevi, E., & M. Richards. (2012). The Necessity of Collaborative Leadership. Independent School, 71(4), 56-61.
Denevi, E., & N. Pastan. (2006). Helping Whites Develop Antiracist Identities: Overcoming Their Resistance to Fighting Racism. Multicultural Education, 14(2), 70-73.
Denevi, E. (2004). White On White: Exploring White Racial Identity, Privilege, and Racism. Independent School, 63(4), 78-87.
Denevi, E. (2001). Whiteness: Helping White Students and Educators Understand Their Role in a Multicultural Society. Independent School, 61(1), 100-108.
Academic Credentials
PhD, University of London.
MA, Columbia University
BS, Northwestern University