Dr. Haley Ford comes to San Jacinto College from the University of Houston. She has served as a professor in the teacher education program, specializing in Social Sciences. Haley has also taught social studies in elementary and secondary settings. She has presented at state, national, and international conferences on education. Her research and teaching approaches are focused on culturally relevant teaching, elementary and early childhood praxis, and best practices for preservice teachers. Haley completed her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston.