• Dr. Roger Cleveland, Ed. D Dr. Cleveland is an Assistant Professor at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), Department of Education. Prior to joining EKU he served as an Assistant Professor at Morehead State University. He is credited with enhancing opportunities for pre-service teachers through culturally responsive program initiatives and modeled practices. He served as Director of the Division of Federal Programs and Instructional Equity in the Kentucky Department of Education. Dr. Cleveland worked with inner city youth as an academic and social intervention counselor with the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative in Cincinnati Public Schools. He held the position of academic advisor for Middle Tennessee State University.

Dr. Cleveland was an adjunct professor at Middle Tennessee State, Northern Kentucky University, University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University. Dr. Cleveland's scholarly work includes: school culture and climate; cultural competence; instructional equity; culturally responsive teaching; leadership and school improvement; learning styles; differentiated instruction; implementing No Child Left Behind and strategies to close the achievement gap. Dr. Cleveland received his Doctorate Degree at the University of Cincinnati focusing on social and cultural foundations of education. His research interests include the academic performance of African American students, African Americans in rural Appalachian schools, urban Appalachians and teacher expectations.