Dr. Rouson completed both his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from North Carolina Central University in Durham, N.C., and his Ph.D. from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA.Dr. Rouson has published several research articles in refereed journals and has written many book chapters. His research focuses on issues of diversity and social justice — and most often centered around diversity and oppression, urban black males, child development, curriculum & instruction, and school culture.Dr. Rouson is also a renown national educational consultant and motivational speaker.