Dr SÁNCHEZ HERNÁNDEZ, Rubén A.
Dr SÁNCHEZ HERNÁNDEZ, Rubén A.
Lecturer
Academic Unit of Social Contexts and Policies of Education
Ph.D. (HKU)
MEd (HKU)
BA (UNAM)
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Room 544, Meng Wah Complex
Research Expertise
- Educational Change, Leadership and Administration
- Educational Policy
- Equity, Equality and Social Justice in Education
- Sociology and Philosophy of Education
- Culture and Cultural Studies
Areas of Expertise
Research Interests
- Educational Leadership, Policy, and School Improvement
- Global Perspectives on Equity in Education
- Culturally Responsive Educational Practices
- Identity and Diversity in Education
- Sociology of Education
- Qualitative Research Designs
Awards
2024 Dissertation Year Fellowship, Graduate School, The University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Education, Hong Kong
2024 American Education Research Association (AERA) International Travel Award, American Education Research Association (AERA), USA
2020 Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship (2020-2023), Research Grants Council, Hong Kong
2020 HKU Presidential Scholarship (2020-2024), The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
2020 Dean’s honors list (MEd), The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
- Sánchez Hernández, R. A. (2025). “They listen to us”: Leadership possibilities for culturally responsive family engagement in a diverse Hong Kong secondary school. Urban Education. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/00420859251353774
Conference Papers
Sánchez Hernández, R. A. (2024, 11). Culturally responsive leadership: Developing an inclusive school climate in Hong Kong. Presented at the 38th annual University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Convention, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Sánchez Hernández, R. A., & Goel, P. (2024, 4). Culturally responsive leadership for South Asian Children in Hong Kong. Presented at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Sánchez Hernández, R. A. (2023, 11). Leading for Hong Kong South Asian students: Educators' challenges and leadership perspectives on cultural responsiveness. Paper presented at the 2023 World Education Research Association (WERA), Singapore.
Goel, P., & Sánchez Hernández, R. A. (2023, 11). A deep dive into the promise of data use. Paper presented at the 37th Annual University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Convention, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Sánchez Hernández, R. A., & Goel, P. (2023, 11). Charting a new path for South Asian Hong Kongers: Educators' perspectives on culturally responsive leadership. Paper presented at the 37th annual University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Convention, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Sánchez Hernández, R. A. (2021, 4). Culturally responsive leadership and Latinx student outcomes. Presented at the virtual American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting.