Cody Dalton
PhD: Curriculum & Instruction, Virginia Tech, (In Progress)
EdS: Higher Education Leadership, South College
MEd: Literacy, American College of Education
BS: History, Liberty University
Graduate Certificates: Gifted Education, Averett University;
AI Applications, Northeastern University, (In Progress)[email protected]
Research Interests: literacy integration in history curriculum, historical thinking & historical consciousness,
influence of social and political contexts on educational practices, pedagogical decision making, preservice and
in‐service teacher preparation, teacher identity curriculum studies; technology use for historical teaching & learning
Service to the Field:
I'm actively involved in shaping educational standards and practices:Preservice Teacher Supervisor, Virginia Tech (2025 - Present)
Virginia Standards of Learning Item Review Committee, VDOE, SOL: EOC World History I (2025)
Advanced Placement Exam Reader, College Board, Evaluated AP Seminar Exam Essays (2025)
History Club Faculty Sponsor, George Washington High School (2024 - 2025)
Professional Learning Community (PLC) Lead, George Washington High School (2024 - 2025)
Faculty Advisor, National History Day Program, Danville Public Schools (2023 - 2025)
School Improvement Team (SIT), I.W. Taylor Virtual Academy (2021 - 2023)
Memberships and Professional Organizations:American Historical Association
Kappa Delta Pi: Xi Zeta Chapter
National Council for History Education
National Council for the Social Studies
Virginia Council for History Education
Virginia Council for the Social Studies
Virginia State Literacy Association
Virginia Standards of Learning Item Review Committee
Awards and Recognitions:Distinguished Graduate, American College of Education (2025)
Special Educator Award, George Washington High School (2024–2025)
Distinguished Teacher, George Washington High School (2023–2025)
National History Day Champion Coach (2023–2025)
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Who is Cody?
Cody Dalton is a PhD student at Virginia Tech, specializing in History and Social Science Education. His background is in teaching World History and AP Psychology at a Virginia Title I high school. He brings a deep commitment to equity, critical inquiry, and justice-driven pedagogy. His academic interests center on historical thinking, culturally responsive teaching, and the ethical integration of AI in education. As he advances through his doctoral work at Virginia Tech, Cody remains passionately committed to translating research into practice. He works mentoring future educators, designing equity-centered curricula, and exploring new technologies in education. He invites fellow scholars, K–12 and higher-ed practitioners, and community partners to connect, collaborate, and co-create learning environments where critical inquiry, student voice, and social justice are not afterthoughts but the very foundation of every lesson.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Curriculum & Instruction
Virginia Tech, Expected May 2028
- Concentration: History and Social Science Education
Education Specialist (EdS), Higher Education Leadership
South College
Master of Education (MEd), Literacy
American College of Education
- Distinguished Graduate
Bachelor of Science (BS), History
Liberty University
- 18+ graduate credits in History
Graduate Certificates
Gifted Education, Averett University
AI Applications, Northeastern University, Expected Dec 2025
Research & Publications
Service to the Field
- Preservice Teacher Supervisor, Virginia Tech (2025 - Present)
- Virginia Standards of Learning Item Review Committee, VDOE, SOL: EOC World History I (2025)
- Advanced Placement Exam Reader, College Board, Evaluated AP Seminar Exam Essays (2025)
- History Club Faculty Sponsor, George Washington High School (2024 - 2025)
- Professional Learning Community (PLC) Lead, George Washington High School (2024 - 2025)
- Faculty Advisor, National History Day Program, Danville Public Schools (2023 - 2025)
- School Improvement Team (SIT), I.W. Taylor Virtual Academy (2021 - 2023)
Memberships and Professional Organizations
- Kappa Delta Pi: Xi Zeta Chapter
- National Council for History Education
- Virginia Council for History Education
- National Council for the Social Studies
- Virginia Council for the Social Studies
- Virginia State Literacy Association
- Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Item Review Committee
Get In Touch
He welcomes inquiries regarding potential collaborations, including co-authoring opportunities and research partnerships. Please use the methods below to make contact.
- Personal Email: [email protected]
- VT Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: @CodyMDalton
- Location: Virginia