Alprentice McCutchen

Dr. Alprentice A.T. McCutchen is an accomplished educator, researcher, curriculum developer, author, and educational leader with nearly three decades of experience in social studies education. He currently teaches U.S. and Global History as well as AP African American Studies at New Rochelle High School, where he also serves as a debate coach and mentor/facilitator with the New Rochelle My Brother’s Keeper Program. Throughout his career, he has championed student-centered learning through debate, Socratic inquiry, project-based learning, critical writing, culturally responsive curriculum, and international study experiences. His work reflects a deep commitment to educational equity and empowering students as critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and contributors to their communities.

Dr. McCutchen earned his Ph.D. in Urban Education from the CUNY Graduate Center, where he was a member of the 2020 cohort. He also holds graduate degrees from Middlesex University and Teachers College, Columbia University, and a B.A. in History and African American Studies from Wesleyan University. He is a National Board Certified Teacher in Social Studies and holds permanent New York State certification in Social Studies Education. 

A respected voice in education policy and curriculum development, Dr. McCutchen serves on the NYSED African American History Project Steering Committee and as an Advisory Member of the New York State Education Department Advisory Committee for New York Inspires. He previously served on NYSED’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures. Dr. McCutchen is a PBLWorks National Faculty member, the resident Imam of Masjid Sabur Inc. in the Bronx, New York, and a husband and father of three children. You can follow him on Facebook and LinkedIn.