Clyde Barnett III

Dr. Clyde Barnett III serves as the founder and executive director of Discover Without Barriers Consulting LLC (DWB) and a research associate at Wayne State University’s College of Education. He holds a BBA in Marketing from UM-Flint (2011), a master’s in Higher Education and Student Affairs, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership. His work focuses on research, leadership development, and professional training for educational institutions and government agencies. Current roles include leading grant-funded projects such as Centering Black Children in Education and Leaders Investing in Future Teachers.

Research interests emphasize systemic barriers in education, pedagogical strategies for equity, and data-driven solutions for institutional improvement. Daily activities include literature review, research protocol design, qualitative data analysis, report writing, and stakeholder engagement. He advocates for critical thinking and creative problem-solving, skills honed through his UM-Flint education and extracurricular leadership roles like Student Government and Black Student Union.

Professional milestones include owning DWB since its founding and advancing through roles in higher education advising, research, and administration. Grants have funded projects addressing educational disparities, with a focus on Black student success and teacher leadership development. No formal awards are listed, but peer mentorship and community impact are highlighted.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Wayne State’s College of Education on grant-funded initiatives, leveraging interdisciplinary teams for applied research in K-12 and higher education systems.