Sobha kavanakudiyil, ed.d.
Reimagining theatre education through equity, identity, and creative inquiry.
My work sits at the intersection of creative practice and higher education leadership, centering how educators are prepared to teach, lead, and transform systems through equity and critical inquiry.
WHAT I DO
Effective leadership requires systems thinking, ethical clarity, and operational alignment.
Scholarship & Creative Practice
Research exploring identity, representation, and equity in theatre education through qualitative inquiry, ethnodrama, and creative scholarship.
Professional Development & Mentorship
Supporting educators, artists, and emerging scholars through mentorship, program leadership, and transformative professional learning.
Leadership & Institutional Practice
Partnering with arts organizations, universities, and schools to design and strengthen equity-centered practices in arts education.
ABOUT PREVIEW
Dr. Sobha Kavanakudiyil, is a theatre practitioner, scholar, and higher education leader whose work examines identity, equity, and representation in theatre education. Through qualitative research and creative practice, she develops frameworks that support more inclusive and transformative approaches to teacher preparation and arts education. She currently is the Program Director for the Graduate Program in Educational Theatre at The City College of New York - CUNY.
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