Student - College of Education

J. Toufic Chahin

M.A.Ed. in STEM Education, University of Texas at Austin, 2019
M.S. in Science and Technology Commercialization, University of Texas at Austin, 2002
B.A. in Mathematics, University of Texas at Austin, 2000

Email: toufic@utexas.edu
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Toufic Chahin is a doctoral candidate at the University of Texas at Austin studying Education Policy and Planning, within the department of Education Leadership and Policy, in the College of Education. Coming from a family that valued education as a transformative force, he was inspired by his grandparents, who originally worked as migrant laborers, and his parents, who instilled the importance of educational opportunities. Following in the footsteps of a century of Texas educators in his family, he became a high school math teacher for seven years before pursuing further graduate studies.

Chahín's research uses advanced machine learning based statistical methodologies to highlight inequities in public education for under-represented students, specifically in how they are connected to the marketization of education. His work focuses upon using quantitative analysis to identify inequities affecting students in schools, as they may apply to English Language Learners, issues of segregation, student achievement and college readiness.

Noah De Lissovoy (Committee Member)
Examines effects of race, class and capital in schools and society; investigates and extends traditions of critical pedagogy and philosophy.

Matt S Giani (Committee Member)
Focuses on policies, practices, and interventions that promote social mobility and reduce socioeconomic stratification in K12 and higher education.

Pedro Reyes (Co-supervisor)
I study student success for children experiencing poverty. I analyze how school leadership and state policy facilitate student success across the education pipeline.

Christopher P Brown (Co-supervisor)
Researches the lived experiences of those working in contexts going through educational reform. By studying varied education stakeholders, I have sought to advocate for educational policies that seek to foster, sustain, and extend the complex educational, sociocultural, and individual goals and aspirations of children, their families, teachers, and school leaders.

Starbird, M., Wolesensky, B., Chahin, T., Miller, B. & Walsh, J. (2023). The Effective Thinking Calculus Project at UT Austin. Justice Through the Lens of Calculus: Framing New Possibilities for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. https://maa.org/sites/default/files/pdf/pubs/books/members/NTE96.pdf.

Sterne, V., Boggs, R. & Chahin, T. (2022). Parent Conceptions of School Quality and School Enrollment Rights. 2021 APPAM Fall Research Conference. https://appam.confex.com/appam/2021/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/39848.