Keith Rivero

Keith Rivero is an Assistant Professor in the Secondary Education, Technology Education, and Foundations Department at Florida A&M University. He holds a Ph.D. from Florida State University and has a background in teaching U.S. History, World History, Civics, and Contemporary Global Issues at the secondary level. His research focuses on global citizenship education, multicultural education, and innovative Social Studies instructional methods. His work examines how teachers help students grapple with the interconnectedness of the contemporary world to foster their development into well-informed, empathetic global citizens. Additionally, Keith explores inquiry-based curricula and issues-centered teaching methods that emphasize the importance of authenticity in everyday classroom instruction. He has presented at several conferences, including the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), International Assembly (IA), Florida Council for the Social Studies (FCSS), and the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Since 2024, Keith has served as a co-principal investigator and project manager for Florida’s African American History Task Force, whose mission is to promote awareness, understanding, and support the infusion of African American history and the African American experience into Florida’s schools.