Stuart Rhoden

Stuart Rhoden earned his Ph.D. in Urban Education from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Before attending graduate school, he was a Small School Coordinator and AP History teacher at a public high school in South Central Los Angeles. He is currently an Instructor at Arizona State University where he teaches Critical Thinking and Academic Success in the University College.

Prior to teaching, Dr. Rhoden worked in Public Policy, Public Relations and Education. His research interests are interdisciplinary, focusing on education policy/reform, the bridge between secondary and post-secondary education, students of color, pre-service teacher training and diversity issues. Dr. Rhoden has been a Professor at the undergraduate, and graduate level for several Colleges and Universities, teaching a range of courses in youth cultures, culture and schooling, philosophy of education, education leadership, sociology of education, and education policy.

Dr. Rhoden is the author of academic and editorial publications as well as an online contributor to BKNation and the Huffington Post. He is originally from Chicago, IL, but current resides in Phoenix, Arizona.

For more information please go to www.StuartRhoden.com.