J.B. Gerald, a Rhodes Scholar candidate, is a graduate of Colgate University '04 with a bachelor's degree in educational studies and a minor in special education. He earned a master's degree in education leadership & administration from Penn State University in '06. Two years later, Gerald finished his Ph.D. coursework and needs only the completion of his dissertation to receive his doctorate in educational leadership from Penn State University. After ten years of teaching Earth, Life, and Physical Science, Gerald now consults and develops effective testing curriculums for middle and high schools throughout the east coast.