

Daniel G. DeCelles, PhD
Director of Teacher Education, Clinical Assistant Professor, and Assistant Research Professor Teaching and LearningBiographical Information
Dr. DeCelles began his career as a middle school English teacher and adventure-based learning facilitator in Rhode Island's urban core. Since 2006, he has taught, trained, and supervised undergraduate and graduate teacher candidates (and their mentors) at Brown University, Tufts University, and Boston College. Dr. DeCelles teaches courses in arts-integrated learning, secondary literacy, positive classroom management, and mentor teacher development. He holds several leadership roles in the College of Education, including the Mentor Teacher Endorsement Program (MTEP), Educator Preparation Innovation Council (EPIC), Accelerating Careers in Teaching (ACT), and UCCS Teacher Summer Camp.
Education
BA, Classical Civilization / English / Philosophy, University of Richmond
MAT, Secondary English, Brown University
MA, ESL Education & Cross-Cultural Studies, Brown University
PhD, Curriculum & Instruction, Boston College