Dr. French has taught as an elementary public school teacher, volunteered as a primary teacher trainer in Peace Corps Namibia and received his Ph.D. in Multicultural Education, Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Connecticut. His scholarship focuses on Eco-Social Justice teacher education within school and community contexts. In addition to his work as grant co-director and partnership coordinator for an Environmental Science Magnet School, contributions to local and university sustainability research and diversity initiatives include multiple community engagement events. Currently, he is coauthoring a book titled, Hearts and Minds Without Fear: Unmasking the Sacred in Teacher Preparation.