Dr. David T. Marshall is an Associate Professor of Educational Research in the College of Education at Auburn University. Since 2020, much of his research has focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on K–12 education. Dr. Marshall co-authored his latest book with Dr. Tim Pressley entitled "Lessons of the Pandemic: Disruption, Innovation, and What Schools Need to Move Forward." Dr. Marshall’s work has been published in leading journals of education research, policy, and practice. Prior to his doctoral studies, he taught middle and high school social studies in both traditional public schools and public charter schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He served two terms as chair of the Alabama Public Charter School Commission.