Paul Manthei is in the dissertation phase for the Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Research from LSU. Before returning to school to pursue his doctorate, Paul taught English at both the middle and high school level. His research interests include critical theory, educational policy, educational leadership and ethics, P-20 student retention, and issues that examine race, culture, and social justice in education.
In addition to belonging to several professional organizations, Paul was selected to participate in the 2011 AERA William L. Boyd National Educational Politics Workshop. He has also been chosen to serve as a reviewer of proposals for the 2010 UCEA National Convention, the SIG for Leadership for Social Justice, and the SIG for Philosophical Studies in Education for the 2012 AERA International Conference.
Selected Presentations
Manthei, P. (2011). Reculturing education leadership: Using professional development to reconceptualize social justice leadership. Paper to be presented at the 32nd Annual Bergamo Conference on Curriculum Theory and Classroom Practice, Dayton, OH.
Manthei, P., Morton, B., Boone, K., & Vickers, T. (2011). Readings and revelations: The “aha moment” and the development of critical consciousness. Panel discussion presented at the 2011 LSU Curriculum Camp, Baton Rouge, LA.
Manthei, P. & Seals, M. (2011). Value and perception: School leadership and the Louisiana alternative career diploma. Presented at the 10th Annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Curriculum Studies, New Orleans, LA.
Manthei, P., Morton, B., Boone, K., & Vickers, T. (2011). Transforming the theoretical: The importance of the “aha moment” and critical consciousness. Panel discussion presented at the 10th Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Curriculum Studies, New Orleans, LA.
Seals, M. & Manthei, P. (2010). A dropout by any other name…Increasing graduation rates by reducing standards. Paper presented at the 2010 UCEA Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.
Manthei, P., Ricard, B., Boone, K., & Vickers, T. (2010). When the written becomes real: The "aha moment" and the development of critical consciousness. Paper presented at the 31st Annual Bergamo Conference on Curriculum Theory and Classroom Practice, Dayton, OH.
Manthei, P. "Teaching African American Boys" (2010). Panel Discussant and facilitator for workshop presented by Dr. R. Mitchell and Dr. N. Witherspoon at Louisiana State University, July 12-16, Baton Rouge, LA.
Seals, M. & Manthei, P. (2010). Education derailed: Lowering standards to reduce dropout rates. Paper presented at 9th Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Curriculum Studies, Denver, CO.