Assistant Professor of Education
Director of the Master of Education in Pre-K-12 Administration and Supervision Program
Director of the Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies Program
434.544.8284
duis_m@lynchburg.edu
CliftonStrengths: Learner, Maximizer, Achiever, Arranger, Responsibility
Biography: I am a former Chief Operations Officer and Director of Instruction, elementary principal, and middle school history teacher and coach. I graduated from The College of William and Mary (BA-Government), Ball State University (MAE-Educational Leadership), and University of Virginia (EdD-Educational Leadership). Prior to joining The University of Lynchburg’s faculty, I taught as an adjunct faculty member for Rosemont College, Randolph College, and Longwood University.
Education
- EdD, Educational Leadership — University of Virginia
- MEd, School Leadership — Ball State University
- BA, Government — William & Mary
Courses Taught
- LS 815: Leadership Theory and Practice
- LS 809: Organizational Change
- LS 803: Legal and Ethical Principles
- EDLS: The Principalship
- EDLS 646: School Culture and Climate
Research Interests
- Student Representation on School Boards
- Interagency Mental Health Collaboration
- School Facilities
Areas of Expertise
- Leadership Theory
- School Leadership
- Youth Leadership
