L. Trenton Marsh

L. Trenton Marsh is an Assistant Professor of Urban Education at the University of Central Florida, affiliated with the College of Community Innovation and Education and the Department of Learning Sciences and Educational Research. He previously held postdoctoral positions at the University of Michigan and research roles at NYU Steinhardt.

• PhD in Urban Education from New York University
• Former Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of Michigan
• Ex-Associate Research Scientist at NYU Steinhardt’s Metro Center
• Former Managing Business Consultant at IBM Corporation

His research focuses on urban education systems, particularly critiquing 'no-excuses' charter schools through qualitative methods. Key areas include:

• Student success conceptualization
• Teacher-student interaction dynamics
• Equity-centered educational practices
• School choice policy analysis
• Racialized disciplinary systems
• Youth-led participatory research

Recent publications explore urban resilience frameworks, youth voice in educational policy, and trauma-informed teaching practices. Earlier work analyzed systemic labeling practices and their role in the school-to-prison pipeline.

Scientific recognition includes:

• 2015 Mitchell Leaska Dissertation Research Award
• 2016 Phi Delta Kappa Doctoral Dissertation Award

Marsh has developed curricular interventions through founding CommitMEN, a think-tank supporting Black male students' transition to higher education. His work bridges community engagement and institutional critique.