J.R. Caldwell, Jr, PhD, is an assistant professor at 藏精阁’s Division of Education & Counseling. A proud graduate of Florida A&M University, he earned a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction with a specialization in Special Education and a cognate in Sociology of Education from the University of South Florida.
Dr. Caldwell’s research centers on investigating interconnected paradigms that impact the educational outcomes of Black students. His current research agenda focuses on the role of racism-white supremacy and the academic outcomes of Black boys. Other areas of inquiry include critical examinations of teacher preparation programs, discovering culturally transformative school disciplinary practices, and developing educational theories that best serve the academic outcomes for Black students.