Paul earned his Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in social studies education from the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia. Paul is an EMU graduate with a B.A. in history and an M.A. in education. Before studying at UVA, Paul taught history at Thomas Harrison Middle School and English as a Second Language at Dayton Learning Center. Paul’s scholarship interests include the teaching and learning of history among culturally and linguistically diverse student populations. Paul’s publications and conference presentations have additionally addressed issues related to language, student identity, and the enacted curriculum (see attachment below). He is a member of the American Educational Research Association and the National Council for the Social Studies.