EdD Student Co-Edits Book Published by Palgrave MacMillan
February 17, 2025
Tamara Rodney, an EdD student in Transformative Learning in the Global Community program, co-edited a book published by Palgrave MacMillan. Titled “Creativity and Learning: Navigating Transformative Perspectives for Complex and Contemporary Environments,” the book was co-edited with Andreia Valquaresma from Portugal and Luciana Dantas de Paula from Brazil.
This collaborative achievement stems from Rodney’s engagement with transformative learning and creativity. In 2022, she co-presented with Dr. Yin Lam Lee-Johnson, Director of the EdD program, during Webster Geneva’s Creativity Week. Their presentation served as the foundation for their co-authored book chapter, “Pushing the Boundaries of White Colonial Epistemologies to Create Transformative Learning Experiences.” Rodney also co-authored the introduction chapter with her co-editors of the book. Dr. Vlad Glaveanu, a key convener of Creativity Week and the editor of Palgrave Macmillan’s book series, cultivated the new publication in collaboration with Rodney and her co-editors.
“As an emerging scholar, the editorial process provided an invaluable opportunity to collaborate with peers and seasoned academics, exploring the transformative nature of creativity in depth,” Rodney said. “This immersive scholarly experience transcended the boundaries of the classroom, embodying the essence of interdisciplinary and global learning. Pursuing Webster University's EdD in Transformative Learning in the Global Community has been a truly transformative journey, enriched by diverse experiences that reflect the program's global ethos.”
Lee-Johnson praised Rodney’s academic accomplishments, stating, “I am very proud of Tamara Rodney’s achievements as a doctoral student. Tamara brings extensive teaching experience as a high school English teacher and adjunct faculty member at Webster. She has also presented at esteemed conferences such as the American Educational Research Association’s annual meeting in 2024 and the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate’s Annual Convening in 2023. It is deeply rewarding to see how our EdD students excel in highly respected academic venues for both publications and presentations.”
Webster University’s Doctor of Education program continues to empower educators and leaders in transformative learning. Applications are now open for Fall 2025, with a deadline of July 1, 2025. For more information, visit our website or contact Admission Officer Natasha McCallister.
By Yin Lam Lee-Johnson
