Justin GatesJustin Gates, PhD, earned his three education degrees at Kent State University, where he specialized in special education and administration. He currently serves the Kent City School District as the Director of Student Services. Previously, he servedthe district as Stanton Middle School Principal and as an Intervention Specialist for elementary and middle school students with disabilities. He also served the Barberton City Schools as a middle school principal and special education coordinator. In both Kent and Barberton, his middle schools achieved "Excellent" ratings. Outside of K-12 public education, he is an adjunct professor of administration and special education at Kent State University. His main area of expertise is the legislative and judicial context for related services of students on an Individualized Education Program (IEP). His research continues in this area, the topic of his doctoral dissertation. Read More Read Less