Expertise: Professor Emeritus, CSU School of Education, Retired
Dr. William M. Timpson is an emeritus professor from the School of Education at Colorado State University. After receiving his Bachelors’ degree in American History from Harvard University, he went on to teach in the inner city of Cleveland, Ohio, quickly engulfed by an uprising that followed the murder of Martin Luther King, Jr. Committed to understanding more about education and conflict, Timpson then completed his Ph.D. in educational psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Since then, his career work has focused on teaching and learning complex and difficult topics, i.e., conflict, peace and reconciliation, sustainability, and diversity. His writing addresses instructional improvement, curriculum innovation, professional development, leadership and organizational change. Along with numerous articles, chapters, and grants, he has written or co-authored twenty books, original titles as well as new editions.
His 2019 book is titled: Learning life’s Lessons: Inspirational Tips for Creating Peace in Troubled Times.
His 2024 book is titled, Conflict, Learning and Sustainable Peacebuilding: Case Studies for Finding a Better Way Forward.