Dean Ravizza

Dean Ravizza serves as a Professor in Secondary and Physical Education at Salisbury University, holding a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from Virginia Polytechnic and State University (2004). His academic career focuses on leveraging sports for social rehabilitation and inclusive education.

Education:

• PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, Virginia Polytechnic and State University, 2004

Ravizza's research pioneers the application of sports in post-conflict youth reintegration, examining how athletic programs facilitate social inclusion for children formerly associated with armed groups. He concurrently develops adaptive sports methodologies for physical education curricula, creating accessible frameworks for students with physical disabilities. His interdisciplinary work bridges kinesiology, conflict resolution, and special education, emphasizing sports as transformative tools for marginalized populations.

Awards:

• Distinguished Faculty of the Year (2018)