Benjamin G.S. Paxton

Benjamin G.S. Paxton is a Lecturer at the University of Virginia's School of Education and Human Development, specializing in educational philosophy and ethics. His current teaching focuses on philosophy of education, ethics in education, and history of American education, with prior experience in social foundations of education and ethical policy.

• Education: Ph.D. (2013), University of Virginia; M.A. (2003), M.Div. (2002), Yale University; B.A. (1995), Middlebury College.

Paxton's research centers on professional ethics for educators, ethical pedagogies, and systemic reforms in education policy. He has served in leadership roles including chair of the Ethics SIG for the Philosophy of Education Society and former Policy and Advocacy Committee chair for SEL4PA, while actively contributing to Harvard's Justice in Schools and EdEthics programs.