Dr. Shepherd is a historian and mix methods research methodologist. Her research includes community economics, public (and educational) policy. Her major research includes econometric models, system dynamics, prediction synthesis and community demographic trends.

Upcoming Academic Projects:

Voting Rights Advocacy of Fannie Lou Hamer.

Inequalities in Higher Education Outcomes.

“The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them “ Ida B. Wells

Critical Race Theory is legal theory (see the late Derrick Bell). Systems of laws are taught in law school. Teaching inclusion American History is not Critical Race Theory. The United States is a beautiful place with a diverse population and thus history should be taught with inclusion.