Veronica Poku is Head of MA Education: Culture, Language and Identity as well as a lecturer and researcher in the field of educational studies at Goldsmiths University of London, UK. With a particular interest in race, education, gender, culture and social justice, Veronica’s research makes use of critical race theory and narrative inquiry when working with student teachers.

• 1.Black Teacher, White System: Critical Race Theory and the Contours of Racism.-2.CRT and Narrative Inquiry: Storytelling and Tackling the ‘master narrative’ with Counter-Narratives.-3.Storytelling: Legacy of the Griot(te).-4.Managing a Black Identity in White Spaces or Strategies of ‘Becoming’ White.-5.Why Does ITE Matter?.-6.Discussion and Conclusion.-7.Final Thoughts: More Things Change, More Things Stay the Same