Mike Russell is an educator and senior research analyst, currently studying in the comparative and international education program at Lehigh University.

His research is focused on education for sustainable development, specifically the application of the social-ecological resilience framework to formal schooling as a means of developing adaptive communities. He is also active in the Caring for Cambodia / Lehigh University Partnership.

Mike holds a B.B.A. in economics and finance from McKendree University and a M.S. in resource and applied economics from the University of Alaska in Fairbanks. He recently completed a M.Ed. in globalization and educational change, with a certificate in international education and development, at Lehigh University. He has also done postgraduate work in curriculum design and natural resource management.

Before returning to grad school, Mike worked in rural Alaska as a head teacher and secondary generalist, teaching math, science and social studies to students aged nine to twenty. He is certified to teach social studies and environmental science (among other subjects) in Pennsylvania. For more information on Mike’s education and experience, see his resume or LinkedIn.

Mike occasionally blogs on education, sustainability, and economics at SecondaryGeneralist.com and tweets as @MikeRussellMcK. His email is MikeRussellMcK at gmail.

In the summer, Mike can be found walking his dog, running the local trails, or on the bike. In the winter you might find him on the slopes with his lovely wife or - more likely - sitting in front of the computer, working through another paper.