Bradley William Reinbolt

Dr. Bradley Reinbolt is an accomplished educator and a new-to-the-field researcher currently serving as an Annual Adjunct Instructor at the University of Cincinnati. With a Ph.D. in Educational Studies and a strong background in Curriculum Studies & Teacher Education, Bradley has extensive experience teaching undergraduate courses such as educational technology, educational psychology, and secondary social studies methods. Bradley's teaching career spans various roles, including teaching middle school English Language Arts and Social Studies and developing curriculum materials. He has also contributed to professional development for educators, focusing on best practices and curriculum alignment with state standards. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Bradley has supervised pre-service educators in the field, reviewed conference presentations, and contributed to diversity grant evaluations. His research interests include K-12 Social Studies Education, LGBTQ+ Educators, and Social Justice. Bradley is dedicated to social justice, quality and inclusive social studies education, inclusive and effective educational environments, and is committed to mentoring the next generation of educators.

Bachelors of Arts Middle Childhood Education: Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio , 2016 ((Social Studies & ELA))

M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2021 (K-12 Gifted Endorsement)

Ph.D., Educational Studies (Curriculum Studies & Teacher Education : University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2025

Poster Presentations

(11-30-2022. ) Gay male middle school educator: A self-study .College and University Faculty Assembly (CUFA) of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS). [Roundtable Presentation]. , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . . Conference. . Level:National

(05-16-2023. ) The experiences of a gay male as a former middle school educator: An autoethnographic study .Midwest Social Studies Graduate Student Retreat [Roundtable Presentation]. , West Lafayette, Indiana. . Level:Regional

Paper Presentations

(04-11-2025. ) From closeted middle school educator to out-teacher educator in a historical heteronormative United States education system: An autoethnography .Teachers Dyer Complex. UC. Level:Department

(04-28-2023. ) The experiences of a gay male as a former middle school educator: An autoethnographic study .Virtual. Conference. Level:Regional

(03-29-2023. ) The experiences of a past gay male middle school educator .Virtual. UC. Level:College

(03-25-2023. ) The experiences of a gay male middle school educator .University of Cincinnati. UC. Level:University