Biography

Dr. Rashad Anderson serves in dual roles as both a Director & Associate Professor in the esteemed School of Education at Metropolitan State University of Denver where he leads the highly acclaimed Call Me MiSTER Teacher Leadership Program, which focuses on recruiting, cultivating, and retaining African American male educators.

Dr. Anderson's academic journey began with a B.S. in Music Education from SC State University, followed by a Master's in Education from the University of South Carolina. His passion for finding solutions and driving change led him to pursue a Ph.D. in Educational Foundations and Inquiry at the University of South Carolina, where his research centers around school discipline and social justice issues in education, including racial, gender, and class oppression.

A celebrated author, Dr. Anderson is the mind behind the influential book Wassup with all the Black Boys Sitting in the Principal's Office (2019), followed by Doing Something About It! A Guide to Building a School-Based Mentoring Program (2020).

As a highly sought-after speaker and consultant, Dr. Anderson has presented at over 200 state, national, and international education conferences. His reputation as a thought leader earned him the distinction of being the keynote speaker at the United States Department of Education in 2019 in Washington, D.C.

Throughout his career, Dr. Anderson has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Call Me MiSTER Trailblazer Award, the SC Black Male Achievement Man of the Year Award, and recognition as a three-time Professor of the Year at SC State University. In 2025, he was also honored with the Rachel B. Noel Distinguished Professorship Hope for the Future Award. Under his leadership, the MSU Denver cohort of Call Me MiSTER has received numerous awards and recognition, including being named Educational Organization of the Year.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dr. Anderson actively engages in several notable organizations, such as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Colorado Men of Color Collaborative. His commitment to education, equity, and nurturing the next generation of leaders remains unwavering.