Joseph Rodgers

Assistant Teaching Professor of Elementary Education

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Room:TC 348

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