Sociology of Education

Dr. Lisa Munson is a professor at Florida State University's Sociology Department. Her research focuses on the issues of inequality and social justice, as well as innovative teaching methods, design thinking, and public sociology. With 17 years of teaching experience, Lisa has dedicated herself to curriculum development and pedagogy. She previously served on the University Faculty Senate Undergraduate Planning Committee for almost a decade, acted as Director of Undergraduate Studies for Sociology, and now supervises graduate student teaching. Lisa has authored three textbooks including one for the Sociology of Education and two for the Sociology of Hip Hop Culture, a course she created and implemented at Florida State University. She also co-edited a special edition of “Arts,” an international peer-reviewed open-access journal and is a member of the journal's Topical Advisory Board. Lisa has presented her research at conferences and universities worldwide and has organized multiple symposia, panels, and workshops that focus on education, teaching, and social change. She has received numerous teaching awards, including the recent University Innovation in Teaching award. Lisa is also recognized for her leadership and community service, with awards from outside the university. Off-campus, Lisa has organized community workshops and curated over 50 showcases of hip hop, house, and jazz music, dance, and visual art.