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Exploring the intersection of foster care and education

About

The foster youth research in education (FYRE) Collective is focused on understanding the educational success of students who have experienced foster care.

 

We conduct community-engaged research to improve the lived experiences of students with a foster care experience and their families. FYRE is a space for scholars, practitioners, students, and community members to learn, grow, and thrive.

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Meet the Collective

Meet the Collective

Founder & Lead

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Kenyon Lee Whitman, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Google Scholar

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Brianna Harvey, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

University of California, Los Angeles

Google Scholar

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Sarah El Zayyat, M.S.

Doctoral Student​

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Chinara Alasgarova, Ed.S.

Doctoral Student​

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Maria Luz Espino, Ph.D.

Faculty

Tarleton State University

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Blayne D. Stone, Ph.D.

Researcher & Consultant

University of Pittsburgh 

Google Scholar​

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