Mira Debs
About Mira Debs
Mira Debs serves as the Executive Director of the Education Studies Program at Yale University and has been a Visiting Lecturer in the Sociology Department at Wesleyan University since 2015. She co-founded Elm City Montessori School and initiated the national coalition Montessori for Social Justice, focusing her research on cultural sociology, social movements, and education reform.
Current Role at Yale University
Mira Debs serves as the Executive Director of the Education Studies Program at Yale University. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the development and implementation of educational initiatives. In addition to her role as Executive Director, she also works as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Education Studies and Political Science since 2016. Her work at Yale focuses on education reform and the intersection of education with social movements.
Experience at Wesleyan University
Since 2015, Mira Debs has been a Visiting Lecturer in the Sociology Department at Wesleyan University. In this role, she engages students in discussions surrounding cultural sociology and its implications for education. Her tenure at Wesleyan has allowed her to share her expertise in sociology and education with a diverse student body.
Background in Montessori Education
Mira Debs is a prominent advocate for Montessori education, having initiated a national coalition of public Montessori educators known as Montessori for Social Justice. She co-founded the Elm City Montessori School, a charter school in New Haven, Connecticut, which reflects her commitment to innovative educational practices. Her research also emphasizes the importance of Montessori education within the broader context of education reform.
Previous Positions and Contributions
Mira Debs has held various positions in education prior to her current roles. She worked as the Assistant Director of Admissions at the University of Rochester from 2007 to 2009 and as a History and English Teacher at MATCH School from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, she served as a Research Fellow at the National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector in 2014. Her experience spans both teaching and administrative roles, enhancing her understanding of educational systems.
Research and Policy Influence
Mira Debs's research encompasses cultural sociology, social movements, and education reform. She has presented and published research reports in collaboration with the Sheff Movement Coalition, aiming to influence policy recommendations in Hartford and Connecticut. Her work reflects a commitment to using research as a tool for social change and educational improvement.