Ivelisse Ramos
A PZ Doctoral Fellow since 2025, Ivelisse is a former classroom teacher committed to culturally and historically responsive pedagogies that build students' and teachers' historical and critical consciousness. She studies the personal and professional lives of educators, past and present, who have worked to advance justice with and for students and communities.
PZ Work
Ivelisse is honored to be a PZ Doctoral Fellow in 2025, which also marks her fourth year as a doctoral student in the Culture, Institutions, and Society concentration at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE).
Her research examines the lived experiences of justice-driven, New York City Public School (NYCPS) teachers and seeks to highlight the sources of support they draw from to nurture and sustain their pedagogy.
Beyond PZ
She is a founding member of the Histories of Educational Action and Learning (HEAL) Collaborative, an organization that promotes and studies educator learning rooted in histories of movements for racial and disability justice in NYCPS. Prior to joining HGSE, Ivelisse taught English language arts and served as a teacher leader in NYCPS schools for 14 years.
Fun Facts
Ivelisse is a mom to two spirited boys and one very fluffy puppy.
Ivelisse's PZ Pick
The "See, Think, Wonder" thinking routine is Ivelisse's go-to resource when she evaluates primary sources with young and adult learners alike.