Tomas de Rezende Rocha

Tomas de Rezende Rocha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social and Cultural Foundations at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's College of Education. His work focuses on educational justice and equity through philosophical inquiry, addressing topics like contemplative education, teacher strikes, and climate change education. He holds a PhD in Philosophy and Education from Columbia University, an MPhil from the University of Cambridge, and a BA from Brown University.

• Education:
• PhD in Philosophy and Education, Columbia University
• MPhil in Politics, Development and Democratic Education, University of Cambridge
• BA in Education Studies, Brown University

Research Interests: Explores intersections of philosophy and education, including epistemic justice in open practices, liberal autonomy frameworks, and Paulo Freire's pedagogical theories. Current projects include co-editing Teachers and Philosophy (SUNY Press, 2025) and serving as associate editor of LÁPIZ (Latin American Philosophy of Education Society).

Courses Taught: Includes philosophical foundations of education, educational inquiry methodologies, and ethics in education. Recent courses: EDLPS 525/526 (Educational Inquiry), EDLPS 521 (Philosophy of Education).

Affiliations: Active in multiple philosophy of education societies (PES, LAPES) and centers like the Center for Ethics & Education (UW-Madison) and Justice in Schools (Harvard).