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Kaitlyn M. Clarke, PhD is the youngest Professor at St. Anselm College to earn Full Professor
As a graduate of Oak Hill High School, I was blessed to have many outstanding teachers who encouraged and fostered individual growth but Jack Carney and the conversation we had over tea in his classroom brought to the forefront the importance of learning and my desire to teach. I began my academic career as an undergraduate at Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire (’09). My passion for the field grew out of an introductory course on wrongful conviction. Shortly after my graduation, I worked on a reentry project, examining the reintegration of both male and female offenders. While working on this project I often thought about the idiom-“Never judge a book by its cover”. These were individuals and I needed to face and learn from my stereotypical beliefs to provide a voice for many who were not heard. I continued my studies at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, completing both my M.A. (’12) and my Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice (’15), in addition to earning two Graduate Certificates in Victim Studies and Forensic Criminology. I had the wonderful opportunity of returning to my alma mater to begin my teaching career. Since then, I have helped develop the school’s first master’s program (in Criminology and Criminal Justice), currently serve as the Graduate Director, and have recently been promoted to Full Professor. In terms of my research, I am the co-author of a book involving my area of expertise, wrongful convictions, and I have co-authored eight articles and 14 book chapters. My most recent publication challenged the idea behind “real” cases of intimate partner violence and the extent to which cases remain open or are exceptionally cleared by law enforcement. I consider myself more of a Victimologist- studying the relationship between survivors and offenders. My love for having conversations with students, colleagues, friends, and family about the intricacy that makes up the justice system came from those hours spent having tea with Mr. Carney. I have been pretty fortunate thus far in life but aside from my academic accomplishment, I think my biggest and my most favorite is raising two beautiful girls that I hope will see the importance of lifelong learning.
Kaitlyn M. Clarke, PhD
Criminal Justice Department
Saint Anselm College
