1. Turku International University's School of Law (Turku, Finland); 2. Oxford University-Mansfield College (Oxford, England)
Institutional Focus Areas
Social Sciences
Speaks Non-English Language
No
Interest Background
Institutional Focus Areas
Social Sciences
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
08/2010 - 05/2013
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
Ph.D
Education Policy and Law
08/2000 - 08/2009
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
MSPP
Public Policy
08/1994 - 12/1997
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
MA
Political Science
08/1990 - 06/1993
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
MA
Globalization Studies
08/1985 - 06/1989
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
BSFS
International Politics
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
2022
Professional Activity
Featured panelist for "Systemic Inequality in South Carolina Schools" a program through the university's Humanities Collaborative
Center for Civil Rights History and Research, College of Education, Department of Anthropology, and Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2022 - 2023
Professional Activity
Elected Vice President
USC Postdoctoral Association
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
02/2025
Editor-In-Chief
Journal of Educational Foundations
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2022
Award
ASPIRE-1 Innovation Research Grant for a pilot study "Mentoring for Math Proficiency-M4MP" which will examine how to improve mathematics education for grades 6-8 at the middle school level in Richland County
University of South Carolina
2023
Award
2023 MLK Social Justice Award
University of South Carolina
2025
Award
Received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from the US Congress by a nomination from US Congressman Ralph Norman (5th District) for receiving The South Carolina Education Association's Outstanding Public Service Award for 2025
US Congress
2025
Award
South Carolina Education Association's Outstanding Public Service Award
South Carolina Education Association
2025
Award
One of 30 faculty nationally selected for the Bonner Foundation's 2025 Institute for Teaching Social Policy for Change hosted by the Keough School of Global Affairs at Notre Dame
Bonner Foundation
2025
Award
National Cohort of the Education Scholar's Training Program (ESTP)
Scholars Strategy Network
2025
Award
Awarded a Research Support Grant for faculty affiliates from the Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina's Center for Civil Rights History and Research
2023
Fellowship
Civic Engagement and Voting Rights Teacher Scholar
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation/Clemson University
2025
Honor
Received a commendation from the S.C. House of Representatives in recognition of his receipt of the South Carolina Education Association's Outstanding Public Service Award for 2025
S.C. House of Representatives
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