College of Education faculty member honored with Michael C. Holen Excellence in Research Award
Kansas State University's College of Education has named Angela Kraemer-Holland, assistant professor of curriculum and instruction, as the recipient of the Michael C. Holen Excellence in Research Award, recognizing her outstanding scholarly achievements and contributions to the field of education.
Kraemer-Holland has established a robust research portfolio that demonstrates exceptional productivity, intellectual leadership and impact on educational policy and practice. She has authored or co-authored more than 20 peer-reviewed publications, including several influential works published in the past two years.
Kraemer-Holland’s research addresses urgent issues shaping today’s educational landscape. Her scholarship, shaped by her experiences as a high school teacher and teacher educator in Chicago, investigates the consequences of neoliberal reforms and school choice policies for teachers, classrooms, and communities in Kansas and across the nation. In tandem, she advances justice-oriented approaches to literacy teaching and teacher preparation, offering practical, humanizing alternatives to restrictive policy environments.
“Dr. Kraemer-Holland blends rigorous analysis with a deep commitment to supporting educators,” said Suzanne Porath, associate professor in curriculum and instruction and Kraemer-Holland’s nominator. “Her work not only deepens our understanding of current policy pressures but also provides pathways for more equitable teaching and learning. She is a rising leader in curriculum, literacy and educational policy research, and she brings distinction to K-State.”
In addition to her individual scholarship, Kraemer-Holland is recognized for her collaborative and mentorship-focused approach. She has co-authored publications with colleagues and graduate students, helping guide emerging scholars as they develop their own research trajectories. Several of her articles appear in open-access journals, expanding access to her findings for teachers, policymakers and the broader public.
Kraemer-Holland teaches graduate courses on Advanced Qualitative Research Methods and Curriculum Theory. Her work has been published in the Journal of Curriculum Theorizing, the International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, the International Journal of Qualitative Methods, and Teaching and Teacher Education, among other outlets.
The Michael C. Holen Excellence in Research Award honors faculty who demonstrate exemplary research accomplishments that elevate the mission of Kansas State University. Kraemer-Holland’s growing body of work exemplifies the award’s emphasis on high-quality, impactful scholarship.
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— Submitted by Patrice Scott