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

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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