About

Dr. Palladino has a lifetime of experience in secondary public and private school, and higher education, bringing extensive experience in academic leadership, student advising, curriculum oversight, and cross-departmental collaboration. He served as Department Chair of History at Cairn University, then as an administrator at an urban charter school. He holds a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Virginia and a Ph.D. in Modern World History from St. John’s University. He has led workshops around the world on interdisciplinary teaching and learning, urging students to look beyond typical educational goals and to cultivate wonder, curiosity, thoughtful inquiry, service to others, intellectual humility, and a spirit of investigation. 

Education

• PhD, World History, St. John’s University
• MEd, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Virginia
• BS, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Cairn University
• BS, Biblical Studies, Cairn University

Accomplishments

• Geoffrey J. Comber Touchstones Teacher of the Year Award 2025
• St. Joseph’s University Community Partner Award 2025
• Touchstones Discussion Project Fellow 2024
• St. John’s University Doctoral Fellowship 2012-2017
• Beast Ultra-Marathon Trail Series Finisher 2012
• Lynchburg City, VA School District Teacher of the Year 2005
• Bank of America Neighborhood Champion Honoree 2005

Areas of Expertise/Interest

• Conversational and Interdisciplinary Learning and Education
• Design Theory and Architectural History 
• Media Ecology