Joseph Rodgers
Assistant Teaching Professor
About Joseph Rodgers
Dr. Joseph Rodgers is an educator whose work focuses on effective literacy instruction, meaningful assessment, and teacher evaluation. Drawing on his experience as a classroom teacher, administrator, and Title I director, he explores practical ways to strengthen teaching and learning for diverse students through educator collaboration and teamwork.
Professional Experience
- Assistant Professor of Elementary Education
- Ball State University
- Experience as elementary school teacher, basketball coach, administrator, and Title I program director.
Education
- Ed.D.University of West Georgia-Leadership, Research and School Improvement, 2016
- M.Ed.University of Cincinnati-Educational Leadership, 2009
- B.S.Northland College-Elementary Education, 2004
Research & Publications
- Rodgers, J. O. (2022, March). It’s time to debunk the myths about standardized tests. Education Week (Opinion).
- Rodgers, J. O. (2021). A Guide to Impactful Teacher Evaluations: Let’s Finally Get It Right! Routledge / Eye On Education.
- Rodgers, J. O. (2016). Successful strategies for educating Black males in English language arts (Order No. 10240999). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global (1867573911).
Areas of Expertise
- Literacy Instruction and Assessment
- Educating Diverse Learners
- Teacher Evaluation and Professional Growth
- Instructional Design and Clarity
- Collaborative Leadership and School Improvement