A former high school social studies teacher, she currently teaches courses on curriculum theory, social justice, and elementary social studies education. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, her research interests include social justice education, social class and labor history in the social studies curriculum, teacher activism, and the impact of de-unionization on teachers. She is the author of several articles and book chapters as well as Educating Activist Allies: Social Justice Pedagogy with the Suburban and Urban Elite (Routledge, 2013), which was one of CHOICE Magazine's "Oustanding Academic Titles" for 2013. Contact Dr. Swalwell at swalwell at iastate.edu.