Paul, Minnesota. He received his master’s degree in Urban Education from the University of Pennsylvania, and his doctorate from the University of Minnesota where he studied the cultural contexts of teaching and learning in the department of Curriculum and Instruction. His research explores the intersections of critical participatory action research, Africana Studies, and cultural relevance in the education of youth of African descent. Prior to pursuing his Ph.D., Dr. Lozenski taught mathematics for over a decade in Philadelphia, PA and St. Paul, MN. As a teacher educator and researcher he has worked with other educators, parents, schools, and districts to develop perspectives and strategies that aspire toward social justice while illuminating the historical realities that have created current educational disparities.