Ronald A. Styron, Jr., Ed.D. CURRICULUM VITAE

QUALIFICATIONS

Ed.D., 1993 University of New Orleans Educational Administration and Supervision

M.M., 1977 University of Miami Music Education

B.M.Ed., 1976 Loyola University Music Education

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

University of South Alabama 2015-Present:

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM COORDINATOR College of Education Major Responsibilities Include: • Administration of Program Degree Plans • Development and delivery of campus-wide Team-Base Learning professional development sessions

• Dissertation Committee Member and Chair • Grant proposal development • Program Evaluation • Recruiting • Research, service, teaching

2012-15: QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PLAN (QEP) DIRECTOR Academic Affairs Major Responsibilities Included:

• Accreditation and assessment (SACS) • Administration of QEP budget • Coordination of QEP website • Creation and support of Team-Based Learning classrooms • Development and delivery of campus-wide professional development • Leadership and Teacher Education Dissertation Committee Chair • Grant proposal development • Program Evaluation • Recruiting • Research, service, teaching • Technology support

University of Southern Mississippi

2009-2012: GULF COAST INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP CENTER (ILC) DIRECTOR / PROFESSOR OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP College of Education and Psychology Major Responsibilities Included: • Accreditation and assessment (NCATE, MDE, SACS) • Administration of ILC budget • Coordination of ILC website • Dissertation Committee Chair • Grant administration • Graduate student evaluation • K-12 partnerships • Professional development • Program admissions • Research, teaching, service • State-wide administrator training

2007-2009: INTERIM ASSOCIATE DEAN / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LEADERSHIP College of Education and Psychology Major Responsibilities Included: • Accreditation (AACTE, SACS) • Administration of college budget • Community partnerships

• Coordination of college website • Curriculum • Dissertation Committee Chair • Grant administration and proposal development • Hiring • Research, service, teaching • Staff and graduate assistant evaluation • State-wide administrator training • Supervision of Technology Education, Curriculum, Instruction and Special Education, Library and Information Sciences, Child and Family Studies, Educational Leadership, and Psychology Departments

• Supervision of regional service center • Technology support

2004-2007: DEPARTMENT CHAIR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LEADERSHIP Department of Educational Leadership and Research College of Education and Psychology Major Responsibilities Included: • Accreditation and assessment (MDE, NCATE, SACS) • Administration of departmental budget • Class scheduling • Curriculum • Dissertation Committee Chair • Faculty and staff evaluation • Faculty searches • Grant administration and proposal development • Hiring • K-12 partnerships • Service, teaching, research • State-wide administrator training

2003-2004: PROGRAM COORDINATOR / ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LEADERSHIP Department of Educational Leadership and Research College of Education and Psychology Major Responsibilities Included: • Class scheduling • Grant administration

• Research, service, teaching 2002-2004:

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LEADERSHIP Department of Educational Leadership and Research College of Education and Psychology Major Responsibilities Included: • Dissertation Committee Member • Grant administration • Service, teaching, research

St. Tammany Parish School System 1998-2002:

PRINCIPAL Mandeville High School Major Responsibilities Included: • Accreditation (LDE, SACS) • Administration of budget • Assessment • Curriculum • Faculty and staff evaluation • Grant administration and proposal development • Professional development

Southeastern Louisiana State University ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, PRINCIPAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM MENTOR Department of Educational Leadership and Technology College of Education Major Responsibilities Included: • Teaching

St. Tammany Parish School System 1992-2002:

PRINCIPAL Pearl River High School Major Responsibilities Included: • Accreditation (LDE, SACS) • Administration of budget • Assessment • Curriculum

• Faculty and staff evaluation • Grant administration and proposal development • Hiring • Professional development

Southeastern Louisiana State University ADJUNCT PROFESSOR Department of Educational Leadership and Technology College of Education Major Responsibilities Included: • Teaching

University of New Orleans 1991-1992:

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling and Foundations College of Education and Human Resources The University of New Orleans Major Responsibilities Included: • Teaching and research

St. Tammany Parish School System 1987-1991:

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Pearl River High School St. Tammany Parish School System Major Responsibilities Included: • Accreditation (LDE, SACS) • Administration of budget • Assessment • Curriculum • Evaluation • Grant proposal development • Professional development

1986-1987: ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Slidell High School St. Tammany Parish School System

Major Responsibilities Included: • Evaluation • Hiring • Plan operations

1977-1986: COMMUNITY EDUCATION COORDINATOR / BAND DIRECTOR / CLASSROOM MUSIC TEACHER St. Tammany Parish School System Major Responsibilities Included: • Coordination of community education classes • Community partnerships • Teaching

University of Miami 1976-1977:

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT Frost School of Music University of Miami Major Responsibilities Included: • Concert band rehearsals • Half-time shows

ACCREDITATION EXPERIENCE 2013 Composed Quality Enhancement Plan and selected Southern Association of

Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges compliance standards 2008 Contributing writer and presenter of the College of Education and Psychology

NCATE re-accreditation report 2006 Coordinated the composition and submission of the College of Education and

Psychology Department of Educational Leadership and Research Educational Leadership Constituent Consortium re-accreditation report

2004-2007 Coordinated the composition and submission of the yearly Mississippi Department of Education Department of Educational Leadership and Research re-accreditation report

2002 Coordinated the composition and submission of the National School of Excellence, Blue Ribbon School report for Mandeville High School

2000 Coordinated the composition and submission of the Mandeville High School Southern Association of Colleges and Schools re-accreditation report

1996 Coordinated the composition and submission of the Pearl River High School

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools re-accreditation report

HONORS AND AWARDS 2015 INVITED PLENARY KEYNOTE SPEAKER. Education and Information

Systems, Technologies and Applications 13th International Multi-Conference of Society, Cybernetics and Informatics.

2015 BEST PAPER AWARD. Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications 9th International Multi-Conference of Society, Cybernetics and Informatics, Orlando, FL.

2014 PLENARY KEYNOTE SPEAKER. Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications 12th International Multi-Conference of Society, Cybernetics and Informatics.

2013 PLENARY KEYNOTE SPEAKER. Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications 11th International Multi-Conference of Society, Cybernetics and Informatics.

2012 PLENARY KEYNOTE SPEAKER. Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications 10th International Multi-Conference of Society, Cybernetics and Informatics.

2012 CHAIR, OUTSTANDING STUDENT DISSERTATION AWARD. Department of Educational Leadership and Research, The University of Southern Mississippi.

2011 BEST PAPER AWARD (2). Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications 9th International Multi-Conference of Society, Cybernetics and Informatics, Orlando, FL.

2011 CHAIR, OUTSTANDING STUDENT DISSERTATION AWARD. Department of Educational Leadership and Research, The University of Southern Mississippi.

2011 CHAIR, OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH PAPER. The University of Southern Mississippi Graduate Student Research Symposium.

2010 BEST PAPER AWARD. Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications 8th International Multi-Conference of Society, Cybernetics and Informatics.

2010 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD NOMINATION. The University of Southern Mississippi Faculty Senate.

2010 BEST PAPER AWARD. Clute Institute for Academic Research. 2009 INNOVATION AWARD NOMINATION. The University of Southern

Mississippi. 2009 CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE. Southern Regional Council on Educational

Administration. 2007 MISSISSIPPI HIGHER EDUCATION ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD

(HEADWAE) NOMINATION. Mississippi Institutes of Higher Learning. 2006 NATIONAL RECOGNITION, EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

PROGRAM. Educational Leadership Constituent Consortium. 2005 CHAIR, OUTSTANDING STUDENT DISSERTATION AWARD. Department

of Educational Leadership and Research, The University of Southern Mississippi. 2002 NATIONAL SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE, BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL. United

States Department of Education. 2001 TOP TEN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS. New Orleans Magazine. 2001 PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR. St. Tammany Parish School District. 2000 FELLOW. Greater New Orleans Leadership Center. 2000 LOUISIANA EDUCATOR OF DISTINCTION. National Parent Teacher

Association. 1998 PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR. St. Tammany Parish School District. 1997 REGIONAL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR. Louisiana Department of Education. 1996 PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR. Slidell Chamber of Commerce.

PERSONAL COMMENDATIONS 2009 DR. TIM WATERS. Chief Executive Officer, Mid-Continent Research for

Education and Leadership (McREL). 2009 DR. GRANT WIGGINS. President, Authentic Education. 2009 DR. STEVEN LEMIRE. Interim Department Chair and Director, Bureau of

Educational Services and Applied Research (BESAR), University of North Dakota.

2009 DR. ANNIE WIMBISH. Superintendent of Schools, Hattiesburg School District. 2009 DR. BILL WELCH. Director of Leadership and Professional Development

Mississippi Department of Education. 2008 DR. MARTHA SAUNDERS. President, University of Southern Mississippi. 2002 SUSAN BONESTEEL. Secretary of Education Regional Representative, United

States Department of Education. 2002 REPRESENTATIVE DAVID VITTER. Louisiana Congressional Representative. 2002 SENATOR MARY L. LANDRIEU. Louisiana Congressional Representative. 2002 CECIL PICARD. Superintendent of Education, Louisiana Department of

Education. 2002 GOVERNOR MIKE FOSTER. State of Louisiana.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 2014-2015 The Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education 2014-2015 Transcultural Nursing Society Networking Chapter of Alabama and Mississippi 2012-2015 Team-Based Learning Collaborative 2010-2015 Society of International Chinese in Educational Technology 2010-2015 Association for Educational Communications and Technology 2005-2015 International Institute of Informatics and Systemics 2002-2015 International Society for Technology in Education 2002-2015 National Council of Professors of Educational Administration 2002-2015 American Education Research Association 2002-2015 Mid-South Educational Research Association 1998-2015 National Parent Teacher Association, lifetime selection 1998-2015 American Association of School Administrators 1996-2015 Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development 2002-2014 Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration 2002-2014 American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education 2002-2008 Phi Delta Kappa 2002-2008 Southwest Educational Research Association 2002-2006 Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association

TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCIES • Apple iWork • Blackboard online collaborative course management system • BANNER LMS • Class Climate Digital Measures Flip camera iClickers • iMovie Inspiration iPhoto • MAC Operating System Microsoft Office Suite PeopleSoft • PC Operating Systems Promethean whiteboard QuickTime Movie Sakai LMS • Skype video conferencing SMART Boards • Snapz Pro SPSS • TK-20 • TracDat WebEx • Wimba video conferencing Windows Operating System

RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES

Research Interests Scholarship of Teaching, Learning and Leadership including: • Technology applications • Instructional strategies • K-20 leadership

2015-Present Dissertation Committee Member and Chair 2004-2012 Dissertation Committee Member and Chair 2002-2004 Dissertation Committee Member

Grants 2013 Collaborative Research: Incorporating Open Authentic Case Studies in

Undergraduate STEM Courses. National Science Foundation. Partner, $6,000. 2013 Health Resources and Services Administration [HRSA]. Interprofessional

Collaborative Practice to Improve Patient Outcomes. Advisory Board Member, $1,315,812 Award

2012 Teacher Leader Institute: Using Literacy for Knowledge Transfer of Common Core Standards. United States Department of Education No Child Left Behind: Improving Teacher Quality Title II Program. PI, $98,032 Award

2011 Gulf Coast Teacher Leader Institute: Knowledge Transfer to Improve Student Achievement. United States Department of Education No Child Left Behind: Improving Teacher Quality Title II Program. PI, $91,547 Award

2010 The Gulf Coast Academy for Science Literacy: SeaPerch and Mission Ocean. United States Naval Research Laboratory. PI, $308,343 Award

2010 Teacher Leader Institute: Knowledge Transfer to Improve Student Achievement. United States Department of Education No Child Left Behind: Improving Teacher Quality Title II Program. PI, $90,000 Award

2009 Teacher Leader Institute: Knowledge Transfer to Improve Student Achievement. United States Department of Education No Child Left Behind: Improving Teacher Quality Title II Program. PI, $95,117 Award

2008 Helping School Leaders Improve Student Achievement (2008). Mississippi Department of Education. PI, $48,352 Award

2008 Utilizing Research-based Strategies for School Leadership Training. Mississippi Department of Education. PI, $25,197 Award

2008 Writing Successful Grant Proposals. United States Department of Education No

Child Left Behind: Improving Teacher Quality Title II Program. PI, $7,410 Award 2008 Eagle Institute Policy and Action Series. Gulf States Infrastructures. PI, $1,600

Award 2007 Trainer of Trainers, School Administration Professional Development Project.

Mississippi Department of Education. PI, $1,200,000 Award 2007 School Leadership Institute. United States Department of Education No Child Left

Behind: Improving Teacher Quality Title II Program. PI, $180,011 Award 2006 Eagle Institute Policy and Action Series. JPMorgan Chase Foundation. PI, $7,500

Award 2006 Mississippi Leadership Academy for Entry-Level Administrators. Mississippi

Department of Education. PI, $75,000 Award 2006 School Leadership Institute. United States Department of Education No Child Left

Behind: Improving Teacher Quality Title II Program. PI, $24,406 Award 2006 School Leadership Institute (2006). United States Department of Education No

Child Left Behind: Improving Teacher Quality Title II Program. PI, $106,213 Award

2005 School Leadership Institute. United States Department of Education No Child Left Behind: Improving Teacher Quality Title II Program. PI, $10,300 Award

2005 Mississippi School Leaders Institute. Mississippi Department of Education. PI, $32,437 Award

2005 School Leadership Institute. United States Department of Education No Child Left Behind: Improving Teacher Quality Title II Program. PI, $92,021 Award

2005 School Leadership Institute. United States Department of Education No Child Left Behind: Improving Teacher Quality Title II Program. PI, $15,685 Award

2004 Summer Math Institute. United States Department of Education No Child Left Behind: Improving Teacher Quality Title II. PI, $89,145 Award

2003 Summer Math Institute. United States Department of Education No Child Left Behind: Improving Teacher Quality Title II Program. PI, $92,843 Award

2002 Project CREATE. Louisiana Quality Education Program, Louisiana Department of Education. PI, $99,000 Award

2001 Technology Integration and Student Achievement. Greater New Orleans School Leadership Center. PI, $25,000 Award

2001 Exit Exam Tutorial Lab Pilot Project. Greater New Orleans School Leadership Center. PI, $5,000 Award

2001 Art Integration Across the Curriculum. Greater New Orleans School Leadership Center. PI, $4,000 Award

2001 Project CREATE. Louisiana Quality Education Program, Louisiana Department of Education. PI, $99,000 Award

Professional Publications Styron, R. A. & Styron, J. L. Comprehensive Problem-Solving and Skill Development for Next-

Generation Leaders text. IGI Gobal, Hershel: PA. (In Press) Styron, R. A. Fostering Innovation in Higher Education through Entrepreneurial Leadership.

Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics. (In Press) Styron, R. A., & Styron, J. L. Directing a Quality Enhancement Plan. Journal of Systemics,

Cybernetics and Informatics. 13(4), (In Press) Styron, R. A., Bonner, J. L., Styron, J. L., Bridgeforth, J. & Martin, C. G. Cyberbullying: A Study

of K-12 Teacher Preparation. Journal of At-Risk Issues 19(2). (In Press) Styron, R. A., Michaelsen, L. K., & Styron, J. L. (2015) A university-wide improvement plan to

change classroom culture and improve student learning. To Improve the Academy, 34(1-2), 194-233.

Harris, J. L., Roussel, L. A., Dearman, C. E., & Thomas, P. T. (2015). Project Planning and Management: A Guide for Nursing and Inter-Professional Teams, contributing author. Jones and Bartlett Learning, Burlington: MA.

Styron, R. A., & Styron, J. L. (2014). Using a common pedagogy across multiple disciplines to improve student learning. Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics. 12(6), 14-16.

Styron, R. A., & Styron, J. L. (2014). Fostering Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Improve Student Learning. Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics. 12(5), 10-15.

Styron, R. A. (2013). Interdisciplinary Education: A Reflection of the Real World. Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics 11(9), 47-52.

Styron, J. L., & Styron, R. A. (2013). Securing External Funding. In S. Wang, & T. Hartsell (Eds.), Technology Integration and Foundations for Effective Leadership (pp. 341-372). Hershey, PA: doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-2656-0.ch020.

Styron, J. L., & Styron, R. A. (2012). Teaching to the Test: A Controversial Issue in Quantitative Measurement. Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics: JSCI, 10(5), 22-25.

Styron, J. L., Davis, B., L., & Styron, R. A. (2011). Research in the Schools: The MSERA journal. In Mathews, W. M. (Ed.), The Heritage Volume of the Mid-South Educational Research Association (p. 4, 140-141). Oxford, MS: The University of Mississippi.

Styron, R. A., & Styron, J. L. (2011). Critical Issues Facing School Principals. Journal of College Teaching and Learning, 8(5), 1-10.

Styron, R. A., & Styron, J. L. (2011). Connecting technology with student achievement: The use of technology by blue ribbon school principals. Journal of Education, Informatics, and Cybernetics, 9(2), 7-12.

Maulding, W. S., Townsend, A., Leonard, E., Sparkman, L., Styron, J. L., & Styron, R. A. (2010). The Relationship between Emotional Intelligence of Principals and Student Performance

in Mississippi Public Schools. Academic Leadership Online Journal, 8(4). Styron, J. L., & Styron, R. A. (2010). Student Cheating and Alternative Web-Based Assessment

Journal of College Teaching and Learning, 7(5), 37-43. Styron, R. A., & Peasant, E. J. (2010). Improving student achievement: Can ninth grade

academies make a difference? International Journal of Educational Policy & Leadership, 5(3), 1-9.

Roberts, J., G., & Styron, R. A. (2010). Student satisfaction and persistence: factors vital to student retention. Research in Higher Education Journal, 6(1), 15-29.

Styron, R.A., & LeMire, S. D. (2009). Principal preparation programs: Perceptions of high school principals. Journal of College Teaching and Learning, 6(6), 51-63.

Styron, J. L., Wang, S., & Styron, R. A. (2009). Considerations of distance education integration: A qualitative study. The Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange, 2(1), 79-98.

Lee, D. E., Parker, G., Ward, M., Styron, R. A., & Shelley, K. (2008). Katrina and the schools of Mississippi: An examination of emergency and disaster preparedness. The Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, 13(2 & 3), 318-334.

Adada, N. N., & Styron, R. A. (2008). The role of technology in professional development. Journal of Education, Informatics, and Cybernetics, 1(3), 1-8.

Styron, R. A., Maulding, W., S., & Parker, G., A. (2008). Preparing Administrators To Serve Diverse Populations Of Students With Learning Challenges. Journal of Diversity Management, 3(1), 55-67.

Styron, R. A., & Nyman, T. R. (2008). Key characteristics of middle school performance. Research in Middle Level Education, 31(5), 1-17.

McGarity, A. C., Styron, R. A., Ward, M., & Schoen, D. (2007). Proactive administrative ecology: Assisting superintendents with board and public relations through the use of career counselors. Journal of School Public Relations, 28(1), 83-113.

Lee, D., Parker, G., Styron, R., & Ward, M. (2007). (Alphabetical listing of authors.) Introduction to Leadership. Mississippi Department of Education Facilitator Training Manual. Jackson, MS: Mississippi Department of Education.

Lee, D., Parker, G., Styron, R., & Ward, M. (2007). (Alphabetical listing of authors.) Introduction to Leadership. Mississippi Department of Leadership Model Participant Training Manual. Jackson, MS: Mississippi Department of Education.

Styron, R. A., Maulding, W., & Hull P. (2006). Practitioner vs. professor—Teacher preferences of educational leadership students. College Student Journal, 40(2), 293-303.

Styron, R. A., Maulding, W., & Hull P. (2006). Practitioner vs. professor—Teacher preferences of educational leadership students. Published in the Encyclopedia of Educational Leadership and Administration. Ed. by Fenwick W. English. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, Publications. ISBN 0-7619-3087-6.

McCollum-Rogers, M., & Styron, R. A. (2006). A Caribbean school district comparison of Direct Instruction, Success For All and a basal reading program. Journal of Caribbean Studies, 20(2), 3-26.

Scoggin, D., & Styron, R. A. (2006). Factors associated with student withdrawal from community college. The Community College Enterprise, 12(1), 111-124.

Cole, M., & Styron, R. A. (2006). Traditional or online methods of professional development: A comparative study of K-12 teacher preferences. Journal of Research for Educational Leaders, 3(2), 24-38.

Maulding, W., Peters, G., Shelley, K., & Styron, R. A. (2006). (Alphabetical listing of authors.) Connecting research and practice in an educational leadership program. Journal of College Teaching and Learning, 3(3), 29-34.

Styron, R. A., Roberson, T., Schweinle, W., & Lee, D. E. (2005). I'm fighting a lion with a toothpick: The No Child Left Behind Act from the perspective of K-12 principals. The Researcher, 19, 6-11.

Anderson, R., Styron, R. A., Roberson, T., & Rachal, J. (2005). Special topic: The journals that administrators read. Educational Leadership, 62(9), Turnaround schools issue.

Maulding, W., & Styron, R. A. (2004). Restructuring an educational leadership program using action science. The Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 1(4), 8-12.

Styron, R. A., & Petagna, M. (2004). Can tutoring improve school performance scores? Catalyst for Change, 33(2), 5-7.

Smith, J., & Styron, R. A. (2004). The effects of block scheduling on Mississippi subject area exams. Education Matters, 10(7), 5-7. (Reprint permission given upon request)

Styron, R. A. (2004). Yes, your school deserves the recognition! American School Board Journal, 191(1), 39-44.

Smith, J., & Styron, R. A. (2004). The effects of block scheduling on Mississippi subject area exams. Mississippi Professional Educators Journal, 16(2), 14-17.

Styron, R. A., & Disher, F. (2003). Improving school performance and career preparation with a wireless computer lab. T.H.E. Journal, 31(3), 40-42.

Styron, R. A. (2002). Blue Ribbon School Report (Technical Report). United States Department of Education. http://www.ed.gov/offices.

Kirby, P., & Styron, R. A. (1994). Inequities in school computer use. The Journal of At-Risk Issues, 1(2), 13-17.

Published Proceedings Styron, R. A. (2013). Interdisciplinary Education: A Reflection of the Real World. Education and

Information Systems, Technologies and Applications (Invited Submission), http://www.iiis.org/Proceedings.asp?vy=2013.

Styron, R. A. (2012). Critical Thinking and Collaboration: A Strategy to Enhance Student

Learning. Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications (Invited Submission), http://www.iiis.org/Proceedings.asp?vy=2013.

Styron, R. A., & Styron, J. L. (2011). Principals’ Use of Technology Relative to National Educational Technology Standards. Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications, 9(1), 66-72.

Styron, R. A., & Styron, J. L. (2010). Connecting Technology with Student Achievement: The Use of Technology by Blue Ribbon School Principals. Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications http://www.iis.org/CDs2010/CD2010SCI/EISTA_2010/PapersPdf/EA232QU.pdf.

Reeves, S., Bishop, J., & Styron R. A. (2010). Teaching and Learning in a Changing World. Creating Futures Through Technology Conference http://sbcjcweb.sbcjc.cc.ms.us/conf presenter/presview.asp.

Styron, J. L., & Styron, R. A. (2010). Student Cheating and Alternative Web-Based Assessment. The College Teaching and Learning Conference. http://www.cluteinstitute.com/Programs/index.htm.

Styron, R. A., Lee, D. E. & Hull, P. (2008). School Administration and Personal Digital Assistants. Intellectbase International Consortium Academic Conference, 3, 256-261.

Parker, G., Styron, R. A., & Guilott, M. (2008). Leading the way: Using an action research model to develop an online program. Sloan-C Consortium. http://www.sloanconsortium.org/conference/proceedings /2008 /1206053051065.doc.

Adada, N., & Styron, R. A. (2008). The role of technology in professional development. The International Multi-Conference on Society, Cybernetics and Informatics, Volume III, 19-26.

Styron, R. A., & Hull, P. (2006). The use of microcomputers in teacher evaluation.International Conference on Education and Information Systems: Technologies and Applications Proceedings, 4(1), 28-33.

Cole, M., & Styron, R. A. (2005). Enhancing the effectiveness of professional development. International Society for Technology Education Proceedings, http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/uploads/NECC2005/KEY_6213764/Styron_ColeStyronN ECCResearchPaper_RP.txt. & www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Research/ NECC_Research_Paper_Archives/NECC_2005/Styron-Ronald-NECC05.pdf.

Styron, R. A., & Lee, D. E. (2004). Problems associated with the implementation of school district accountability programs. Mid-South Educational Research Association Proceedings. http://www.people.memphis.edu/~lallen/MSERA2004/titlepage.pdf.

Styron, R. A., Roberson, T., & Schweinle, W. (2003). Critical educational issues as identified by principals. Mid-South Educational Research Association Proceedings, http://www.people.memphis.edu/~lallen/MSERAWEB2003/titlepage.pdf.

Professional Presentations Styron, R. A. & Styron, J. L. (2016). Discrete or Blended: A Study of Organization Leadership

Practice and Problem-Solving. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference: New Orleans, LA. (Under Review)

Styron, J. L. & Styron, R. A. (2015). Improving Online Learning Effectiveness Through Team-Based Learning. 21st Annual Online Learning Consortium International Conference: Orlando. FL.

Styron, R. A. (2015) AIM: An Integrated Approach to Organizational Improvement. Education, Information Systems, Technology Applications, International Conference: Orlando, FL.

Styron, R. A., & Styron, J. L. (2015). Directing a Quality Enhancement Plan. Education, Information Systems, Technology Applications, International Conference: Orlando, FL.

Styron, R. A. (2015). Improving Student Engagement with Team-Based Learning. South Alabama Conference on Teaching and Learning: Mobile, AL.

Styron, R. A., Styron, J. L., & Peterson, K. (2015) The What and How of Leading a Campus-Wide Team-Based Learning Initiative. Team-Based Learning Collaborative Conference: Tampa, FL.

Dearman, C., Styron, R. A., Styron, J. L., & Whitworth, S. (2015). Project Planning and Management: Essential Design Characteristics to Ensure Project Success. Hawaii International Conference on Education: Honolulu, HI.

Dearman, C., Styron, R. A., Whitworth, S., & Styron, J. L. (2015). Scaffolding as a Strategy in Active Learning. Hawaii International Conference on Education: Honolulu, HI.

Styron, R. A. & Styron, J. L. (2014). Using a Common Pedagogy Across Multiple Disciplines to Improve Student Learning. Education, Information Systems, Technology Applications, (EISTA) International Conference: Orlando, FL.

Styron, R.A. QEP Year One: The impact of Team-Based Learning on Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and Persistence (2014). South Alabama Conference on Teaching and Learning: Mobile, AL.

Bridgeforth, J., Martin, C., Styron, R. A., Styron, J. L., & Bonner, J. L. (2013). Cyberbullying and Campus Housing: Ensuring Student Safety and Institutional Support. Mid-South Educational Research Association Conference: Pensacola, FL.

Styron, J. L., Styron, R. A., Bridgeforth, J., Martin, C., & Bonner, J. L. Cyberbullying: An Assessment of Social Behaviors and Activities in K-12 Settings (2013). Mid-South Educational Research Association Conference: Pensacola, FL.

Styron, R. A. Enhancing Student Learning in STEM Disciplines (2013). Education, Informatics and Cybernetics (EISTA) International Conference: Orlando, FL.

Styron, R. A. Team USA: Team-Based Learning at the University of South Alabama (2013). South Alabama Conference on Teaching and Learning: Mobile, AL.

Gunn, J., Styron, R. A., Huebner, C. A., Horton, N., & Styron, J. L. (2013). Staying Safe in the

Face of Danger: Homeless and in Harm's Way. Transcultural Nursing Society’s 39th Annual Conference: Albuquerque, NM.

Styron, R. A. Critical Thinking and Collaboration: A Strategy to Enhance Student Learning (2012). Invited keynote presentation, Education, Informatics and Cybernetics (EISTA) International Conference: Orlando, FL.

Styron, R. A., & Styron, J. L. Is the Use of Technology One of the Critical Issue Facing K-12 School Superintendents? (2012). Education, Informatics and Cybernetics (EISTA) International Conference: Orlando, FL.

Styron, R. A. (2012). Putting First Things First. Mississippi Community Health Services Conference: Hattiesburg, MS.

Styron, R. A., & Styron, J. L. (2011). Cyberbullying and Cyberbullies: Implications For K-12 School Administrators. Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications (EISTA) International Conference: Orlando, FL.

Styron, R. A., & Styron, J. L. (2011). Principals’ Use of Technology Relative to National Educational Technology Standards. Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications (EISTA) International Conference: Orlando, FL.

Styron, J. L., & Styron, R. A. Teaching to the test (2011). Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications (EISTA) International Conference: Orlando, FL.

Styron, J. L., & Styron, R. A. (2011). Instructional Design: Legal Awareness and Cyberbullying. Information Fluency Conference, Orlando, FL.

Styron, R. A., Reeves, S., & Bishop, J. (2011). Teacher Leader Institute: Knowledge Transfer to Improve Student Achievement. Mid-South Educational Research Association Conference: Oxford, MS.

Styron, R. A., & Davis, B. (2011). Developing Tomorrow’s Scientist through the use of Embedded Literacy Strategies. Mid-South Educational Research Association Conference: Oxford, MS.

Styron, R. A., & Styron, J. L. (2010). Connecting Technology with Student Achievement: The Use Technology by Blue Ribbon School Principals. Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications (EISTA) International Conference: Orlando, FL.

Styron, J. L., & Styron, R. A. (2010). Cheating in Web-Based Courses. College Teaching and Learning Conference: Orlando, FL.

Styron, J. L., Styron, R. A., Geng, R., & Hartsell, T. (2010). The Diffusion of Horizon Wimba into Online Courses. Association for Educational Communications and Technology Conference: Anaheim, CA.

Styron, R. A., Bishop, J., & Reeves, S. (2010). The 2009 University of Southern Mississippi Teacher Leader Institute. Mid-South Educational Research Association Conference: Mobile, AL.

Styron, R. A., & Styron, J. L (2010). A Comparative Analysis of Critical Issues Facing School

Principals. Mid-South Educational Research Association Conference: Mobile, AL. Reeves, S., Bishop, J., Styron, R. A., & Dampson, J. (2010). Teachers Embracing Change

Through Technology. Creating Futures Through Technology Conference: Biloxi, MS. Styron, R. A, McAlpin, J., Dearman, I., & King, D. (2010). How To Write Successful National

Level Competitive Grants To Meet District Needs. Mississippi Association of School Administrators Conference: Jackson, MS.

Styron, R. A. & Lee, D. E. (2010). Focusing Leadership on Student Achievement. Mississippi Educator’s Conference: Natchez, MS.

Styron, R. A., Guilott, M.& Parker, G. (2009). A professional partnership between The University of Southern Mississippi and Promethean: Improving technology integration and active involvement. International Society of Technology in Education Conference: Washington, DC.

Roberts, J., & Styron, R. A (2009). Can universities afford to improve student persistence? American Institute of Higher Education Conference: Nashville, TN.

Styron, J. L., & Styron, R. A (2009). Considerations of distance education integration: A qualitative pilot study. Mid-South Educational Research Association Conference: Baton Rouge, LA.

Styron, R. A., Bishop, J., Guilott, M., Parker, G., & Reeves, S. (2009). The University of Southern Mississippi Teacher Leader Institute. Mid-South Educational Research Association Conference: Baton Rouge, LA.

Robertson, V., Styron, R. A., Parker, G., & Shelley, K (2009). Drop out or persist? The influence of differentiated instruction and teacher behavior on college freshman and GED students. Mid-South Educational Research Association Conference: Baton Rouge, LA.

Styron, R. A., & Peasant, E. J. (2009). Bridging the gap between middle and high school: Can 9th grade academies make a difference? Southern Regional Council of Educational Administration: Atlanta, GA.

Styron, R. A., Parker, G., Guilott, M., Miles, E., & Styron, J. L (2009). The Promethean Center of Excellence. Mississippi Educational Computing Association Conference: Jackson, MS.

Styron, R. A., Lee, D. E. & Hull, P. (2008). School Administration and Personal Digital Assistants. Intellectbase International Consortium Academic Conference: Atlanta, GA.

Adada, N., & Styron, R. A (2008). The role of technology in teachers’ professional development. International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications (EISTA) International Conference: Orlando, FL.

Parker, G., Styron R. A., & Guilott, M. (2008). Leading the way: Using an action research model to develop an online program. Sloan-C Conference: Orlando, FL.

Styron, R. A., Maulding, W., & Parker, G. (2008). Preparing building-level administrators for student diversity. Clute Institute for Academic Research, College Teaching & Learning Conference: Orlando, FL.

Styron, R. A., LeMire, S., & Landor-Ngemi, J. (2008). Administrator preparation perceptions of alternative and traditional certification programs. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference: New Orleans, LA.

Styron, R. A. (2008). 2008 Generation Why and Digital Natives. AmeriCorps Member Development Training Conference: Jackson, MS.

Styron, R. A., & Henry, M. (2004). The University of Southern Mississippi Summer Math Institute. Mid-South Educational Research Association Conference: Gatlinburg, TN.

Styron, R. A., & Maulding, W. (2004). Restructuring an educational leadership program through the use of action research. Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration Conference: Raleigh, NC.

Styron, R. A., & Henry, M. (2004). Preparing highly qualified teachers and principals. GEAR UP Mississippi Conference: Biloxi, MS.

Styron, R. A., & Keaster, R. (2004). The effect of a tutoring program on parental involvement. Louisiana Education Research Association Conference: Baton Rouge, LA.

Styron, R. A., & Disher, F. (2004). The impact of mobile labs on school performance scores. Louisiana Education Research Association Conference: Baton Rouge, LA.

Styron, R. A., & Henry, M. (2004). The USM Summer Math Institute. GEAR-UP Mississippi Conference: Jackson, MS.

Styron, R. A. (2003). Curriculum and Subject Area Testing. Invited panel member, ETV Learning Exchange, Mississippi Educational Television: Jackson, MS.

Styron, R. A., & Maulding, W. (2003). Technology integration at the university level: Delivery of web-based real-time graduate courses. International Society for Technology in Education Conference: New Orleans, LA.

Styron, R. A. (2003). Critical educational issues as identified by principals. Mid-South Educational Research Association Conference: Biloxi, MS.

Kirby, P., & Styron, R. A. (1993). Inequities in school computer use. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Conference: Atlanta, GA.

Styron, R. A. & Lipka, M. (1992). The Impact of “Project FOCUS” on At-Risk Students. Co-Louisiana Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance Conference: Lafayette, LA.

Styron, R. A. & Lipka, M. (1992). Are FOCUS students less likely to drop out of school? Co-Louisiana Governor’s Conference on Juvenile Justice: Baton Rouge, LA.

Professional Book Reviews Styron, R. A. Total Leadership. The School Administrator. (Under Review) Styron, R. A. (2015). Teaching on the Education Frontier: Instructional Strategies for Online and

Blended Classrooms. The School Administrator, 71(1). Styron, R. A. (2011). Wikis for School Leaders: Using Technology to Improve Communication

and Collaboration. The School Administrator, 68(9), 48.

Styron, R. A. (2011). Classroom Walkthroughs to Improve Teaching and Learning. The School Administrator, 68(4), 43.

Styron, R. A. (2010). Millennials & K-12 Schools. The School Administrator, 67(1), 49. Styron, R. A. (2009). Schooling by design. The School Administrator, 66(12), 46.

Styron, R. A. (2008). School leadership that works. The School Administrator, 65(9), 56. Styron, R. A. (2006). Implementing NCLB: Creating a knowledge framework to support school

improvement. The School Administrator, 63(11), 67. Styron, R. A. (2006). Change leadership: A practical guide to transforming our schools. The

School Administrator, 63(9), 57. Styron, R. A. (2006). Soft leadership for hard times. The School Administrator, 63(2), 65. Styron,

R. A. (2005). Leadership beyond excuses. The School Administrator, 62(8), 65. Styron, R. A., Lee, D. E. & Ward, M. (2007). Hurricane Katrina and crisis planning in

Mississippi Schools. Symposium presentation, Southwest Research Association Conference: San Antonio, TX.

Styron, R. A. (2007). Leadership Preparation: Strategies for New Challenges. Invited panel member, Southern Regional Minority Leadership Conference: Tunica, MS.

Styron, R. A., & Hull, P. (2006). The use of microcomputers in teacher evaluation. Information Systems, Technologies and Applications (EISTA) International Conference: Orlando, FL.

Scoggin, D. E., & Styron, R. A (2006). Factors associated with student withdrawal from community college. Southern Association for Community College Research Conference: Nashville, TN.

Styron, R. A., & Maulding, W. (2006). Preparing building-level administrators to meet the needs of diverse populations. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Conference: Lexington, KY.

Styron, R. A. (2006). Summer Leadership Institute, Southern Regional Minority Leadership Conference: Biloxi, MS.

Styron, R. A., & Lee, D. E (2006). The University of Southern Mississippi School Leadership Institute. Mid-South Educational Research Association Conference: Birmingham, AL.

Styron, R. A., & Shelley, K (2006). Alignment of ELCC standards with degree comprehensive examinations. Mid-South Educational Research Association Conference: Birmingham, AL.

Styron, R. A., Lee, D. E. & Ward, M. (2006). Katrina and the schools: Insights into weathering the storm. University of Southern Mississippi Letter’s Day: Hattiesburg MS.

Cole, M., & Styron, R. A. (2005). Enhancing the effectiveness of online professional development. International Society for Technology Education Conference: Philadelphia, PA.

Styron, R. A., Maulding, W., & Hull, P. (2005). Teacher preferences of educational leadership students. Mid-South Educational Research Association Conference: Baton Rouge, LA.

Styron, R. A., & Lee, D. E. (2005). No Child Left Behind: Preparing highly qualified principals. Mid-South Educational Research Association Conference: Baton Rouge, LA.

Anderson, R., Styron, R. A., Roberson, T., & Rachal, J. (2005). What successful administrators read. Mid-South Educational Research Association Conference: Baton Rouge, LA.

Styron, R. A. (2005). Connecting research and practice in an educational leadership program. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Conference: Washington, DC.

Styron, R. A., Maulding, W., & Lee, D. E. (2005). Ensuring competent leadership through creative and progressive approaches. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Conference: Orlando, FL.

McCollum-Rogers, S., & Styron, R. A. (2005). A district comparison of direct instruction, Success for All and a basal reading program. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference: New Orleans, LA.

Styron, R. A. & Maulding, W (2005). Restructuring a principal preparation program. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference: New Orleans, LA.

Styron, R. A., & Lee, D. E. (2004). Problems associated with the implementation of accountability programs. Mid-South Educational Research Association Conference: Gatlinburg, TN.

Styron, R. A. (2005). Educational leadership knowing the way, showing the way, going the way. The School Administrator, 62(5), 57.

Styron, R. A. (2005). Presentations that persuade and motivate. The School Administrator, 62(2), 64.

Styron, R. A. (2004). The classroom troubleshooter. Education Review http://www.edrev.asu.edu/brief/feb04.html

Styron, R. A. (2004). Winning at collective bargaining. The School Administrator, 61(10), 55.

SERVICE ACTIVITIES Professional Community 2016

• Program Committee, 14th International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications

2015 • Online Learning Consortium session chair • Program Committee, 13th International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications

• Mid-South Educational Research Association Herbert M. Handley Dissertation and Thesis Award Committee member

• Mid-South Educational Research Association James E. McLean Distinguished Paper Award committee member

2014-2015 • Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics, and Informatics Advisory Editorial Board

2013-2015 • Informing Science (InSITE) International Review Board • Mobile County Public School System, Teaching and Learning Academy Advisory Board

2014 • Team-Based Learning Collaborative, Editorial Board member • Department of Naval Research, National SeaPerch Challenge poster judge • Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications Conference, program committee

2013-2014 • Journal of Information Technology Education Research reviewer

2009-2014 • Mid-South Educational Research Association Research in the Schools reviewer

2010- 2013 • Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications Conference, session chair

2013 • NASSP Bulletin reviewer • Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, Commonalities in Georgia’s Successful Elementary Schools Contributing Expert

2012-2013 • Information Science Publishing, manuscript reviewer

2012 • United States Department of Education Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) proposal reviewer

• Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications Conference, manuscript reviewer

2011 • Corwin Press manuscript reviewer

2010 & 2011 • Journal of Information Technology Education reviewer • International Journal of Education and Development reviewer

2010

• The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) reviewer • United States Department of Education Fund for the Improvement of Post Secondary Education proposal reviewer

• Mississippi Department of Education training manual editor (online delivery) • Mid-South Educational Research Association “The Heritage Volume” contributor

2009 • American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education reviewer • National Education Computing Consortium Program Committee member • Journal of Information Technology Education reviewer

2008-2009 • Information Science and Technology Education reviewer

2006-2009 • Interdisciplinary Journal of Knowledge and Learning Objects reviewer

2008 • Teaching and Learning (TLC) Conference, Clute Institute for Academic Research session presider

2007-2008 • International Journal of Education and Development reviewer

2006-2008 • Mid-South Educational Research Association Researcher, Editorial Board

2007 • Mississippi Department of Education invited external reviewer, EDA Program Reinstatement Proposals

2006-2007 • International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education reviewer • Informing Science and Information Technology Education reviewer

2002-2007 • Mississippi Educational Leadership Program Council member

2006 • The Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk reviewer • Continuing School Arts Programs in the Age of Accountability. Invited speaker, Mississippi Whole Schools Summer Institute: Hattiesburg, MS.

• Informing Science and Information Technology Education program committee member 2004-2006

• Mid-South Educational Research Association session presider

2005 • NASSP Bulletin reviewer • National Council of Professors of Educational Administration reviewer • Information Resources Management Association reviewer • Journal of Information Technology Education reviewer • American Educational Research Association Program Committee member

2004 • Information Resources Management Association reviewer • American Educational Research Association reviewer • Journal of Research for Educational Leaders Editorial Board member • NASSP Bulletin reviewer • Southwest Educational Research Association reviewer • Louisiana Educational Research Association session presider

2003 • What Should First Year Principals Know About School Management? Invited presentation, School Leadership Center of Greater New Orleans: New Orleans, LA.

• Principal Priorities. Co-Presenter, Thelma Roberson. Invited presentation, School Leadership Center of Greater New Orleans Spring Retreat: Ocean Springs, MS.

2002 • United States Department of Education proposal reviewer

University 2015-2016

• Faculty Senate Program Peer Mentor • Teaching and Learning Conference Planning Committee • Community Partnership Advisory Council member • University of South Alabama Early College Committee • Department of Leadership and Teacher Education Academic Standards Committee • Department of Leadership and Teacher Education Assessment/TracDat Committee • Department of Leadership and Teacher Education Student Awards Committee • Department of Leadership and Teacher Education EDL Program Coordinator

2014-2016 • Department of Leadership and Teacher Education Comprehensive Examination Reviewer

2012-2016 • University of South Alabama Electronic Learning Committee

2012-2015

• University of South Alabama Academic Success and Retention Committee 2014

• College of Education Leadership and Teacher Education Search Committee • National Association of College and University Residence Halls Chapter Induction invited speaker

• University of South Alabama Educational Leadership Doctoral Admission Committee 2013-2014

• University of South Alabama General Education Committee 2012-2013

• University of South Alabama Educational Leadership Doctoral Planning Committee 2002-2012

• Graduate Student Advisor 2009-2012

• Instructional Leadership Center Director 2008-2012

• School Finance Guest Speaker (Writing Grant Proposals) 2010

• Coordinated the composition and submission of the College of Education and Psychology Educational Administration University Priority Committee Report, Doctoral Programs

2009-2010 • College of Education and Psychology By-laws Committee member

2009 • College of Education and Psychology Gulf Coast Associate Dean Search Committee member

• Third year ELR Review Committee member 2008-2009

• Teacher Education Redesign Team member • Instructional Leadership Redesign Team member

2007-2009 • Professional Education Council Executive Committee member • College of Education and Psychology Academic Curriculum Committee Chair

2006-2009 • NCATE Unit Review Committee member

2005-2009 • College Council member

2008 • Co-coordinator and presenter at the Promethean CoEP Technology Retreat • Coordinator of Praxis workshop with Educational Testing Service • Coordinator of Understanding by Design workshop

• Educational Leadership and Research Tenure Committee member 2007

• Presidential Inauguration Committee member • Professional Education Council Program Review Chair • Presidential Search Committee member

2005-2007 • College of Education and Psychology Research Council Chair

2003-2007 • College of Education and Psychology Research Council Committee member

2006 • Sabbatical Advisory Committee member • College of Education and Psychology Associate Dean Search Committee member

2005-2006 • President’s Advisory Council member • University Budget Committee member • Council of Chairs representative

2004-2006 • NCATE Governance Committee member

2003-2004 • Educational Administration local and national cohort selection panelist

Invited Presentations 2015

• Facilitating Peer Evaluation with Comprehensive Assessment of Team Member Effectiveness (CATME). Quality Enhancement Plan. University of South Alabama: Mobile, AL.

• Course Design using Backward Design. Active Learning Initiative of South Alabama (ALISA). University of South Alabama: Mobile, AL.

• Going Forward with Backward Design. Quality Enhancement Plan. University of South Alabama: Mobile, AL.

• Do your students suffer from Grouphate? Faculty Development Day presentation. University of South Alabama: Mobile, AL.

• Quality Enhancement Veteran Training session. University of South Alabama: Mobile, AL.

• Quality Enhancement New Professor Training session. University of South Alabama: Mobile, AL.

• Peer Evaluation. Quality Enhancement training presentation. University of South Alabama: Mobile, AL.

• Aligning Readiness Assurance Tests (RATs) and Individual Feedback Assessment Technique (IF-AT) forms. Quality Enhancement Plan workshop. University of South

Alabama: Mobile, AL. • Facilitating Peer Evaluation with Comprehensive Assessment of Team Member Effectiveness (CATME). Quality Enhancement Plan workshop. University of South Alabama: Mobile, AL.

• Crafting Multiple Choice Questions Addressing Higher Order Thinking. Quality Enhancement Plan workshop. University of South Alabama: Mobile, AL.

• Designing Application Activities Using Case Studies. Quality Enhancement Plan workshop. University of South Alabama: Mobile, AL.

2014 • Team-Based Learning. South Alabama Conference on Teaching and Learning pre-conference workshop: University of South Alabama: Mobile, AL.

• Course Design Utilizing Team-Based Learning. Quality Enhancement Plan faculty workshop. University of South Alabama: Mobile, AL.

• Going Forward with Backward Design. Innovation in Learning Center Faculty Development Day presentation. University of South Alabama: Mobile, AL.

• Developing Rigorous Multiple Choice Questions. Mobile Publie School System school administrator presentation: Mobile, AL.

• Crafting Multiple Choice Questions Addressing Higher Order Thinking. Innovation in Learning Center and Alma Bryant High School faculty workshop. University of South Alabama: Mobile, AL.

2013 • Developing Student Outcomes that Promote Critical Thinking. Quality Enhancement Plan faculty workshop. University of South Alabama: Mobile, AL.

• Using Technology to Support Team-Based Learning. Quality Enhancement Plan faculty workshop. University of South Alabama: Mobile, AL.

• Learning Walks and Collegial Coaching. Quality Enhancement Plan faculty workshop. University of South Alabama: Mobile, AL

• Flipping Your Classroom with Team-Based Learning. Innovation in Learning Center / Quality Enhancement Plan faculty workshop. University of South Alabama: Mobile, AL

2012 • Developing Student Outcomes that Promote Critical Thinking. Quality Enhancement Plan faculty workshop. University of South Alabama: Mobile, AL

• Flipped classrooms and use of hand-held video devices relative to STEM initiatives. Gulf Coast Academy for Science Literary workshop: Biloxi, MS.

• Personalizing School Environments to Support Student Achievement. Mississippi administrator certification workshop, Mississippi Department of Education: Purvis, MS.

• Building Instructional Leadership Teams. Mississippi administrator certification workshop, Mississippi Department of Education: Senatobia, MS.

2011 • Professional Learning for Student Achievement. Mississippi administrator certification workshop, Mississippi Department of Education, Gulfport, MS.

• Identifying Grant Funding Sources Utilizing e-Techniques. University of Southern

Mississippi Instructional Technology Student Association workshop: Hattiesburg, MS. • Building Instructional Leadership Teams. Mississippi administrator certification workshop, Mississippi Department of Education: Meridian, MS.

• Balanced Leadership. Mississippi administrator certification workshop, Mississippi Department of Education: Oxford, MS.

• Isn’t Everyone Stressed? East Central Mississippi Regional Service Center: Meridian, MS. • Ensuring a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum. Mississippi administrator certification workshop, Mississippi Department of Education: Gulfport, MS.

• Purposeful Communities for Student Achievement. Mississippi administrator certification workshop, Mississippi Department of Education: Meridian, MS.

• Professional Learning for Student Achievement. Mississippi administrator certification workshop, Mississippi Department of Education: Meridian, MS.

• Purposeful Communities for Student Achievement. Mississippi administrator certification workshop, Mississippi Department of Education: Purvis, MS.

2010 • Introduction to Administrative Applications of Educational Technology: A Comparison of K-12 Education in China and the United States. Invited webinar, Hangzhou Education Bureau: Hangzhou, China.

• The Importance of Incorporating Arts in Education. Southern Regional Educational Service Agency: Hattiesburg, MS.

• Professional Learning for Student Achievement. Mississippi administrator certification workshop, Mississippi Department of Education: Oxford, MS.

• Professional Learning for Student Achievement. Mississippi administrator certification workshop, Mississippi Department of Education: Poplarville, MS.

• Purposeful Communities for Student Achievement. Mississippi administrator certification workshop, Mississippi Department of Education: Hernando, MS.

• Flip Cameras and School Leadership. Co-Presenters, Jennifer Styron, Dr. Stacy Reeves, & Min Li. Instructional Leadership Center’s Eagle Institute workshop, The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast, Biloxi, MS.

2009 • Purposeful Communities Supporting Student Achievement. Mississippi administrator certification workshop, Mississippi Department of Education: Jackson, MS.

• Focusing Leadership on Student Achievement. Mississippi administrator certification workshop, Mississippi Department of Education: Oxford, MS.

• Personalizing School Environments to Support Student Achievement. Mississippi administrator certification workshop, Mississippi Department of Education: Hattiesburg, MS.

• Introduction to Leadership. Mississippi administrator certification workshop, Mississippi Department of Education: Petal, MS.

2008 • Balanced Leadership. Mississippi administrator certification workshop, Mississippi Department of Education: Hattiesburg, MS.

• Making a difference, advice from a friend. Smith County School District teacher and administrator workshop: Taylorsville, MS.

• Balanced Leadership. Jones County administrator retreat: Ellisville, MS. • Classroom Instruction that Works. Mississippi administrator certification workshop, Mississippi Department of Education: Hattiesburg, MS.

• Using Data for School Improvement. Co-Presenter Margo Guilott. Mississippi administrator certification workshop, Mississippi Department of Education: Hattiesburg, MS.

• Digital Natives and Second Life. Promethean Technology Retreat workshop: Gulf Shores, AL.

2007 • Balanced Leadership. Mississippi administrator certification workshop, Mississippi Department of Education: Jackson, MS.

• Generation Why and Digital Natives. Sumrall Elementary School workshop: Sumrall, MS. 2004

• Writing Quality Grant Proposals. South-Central Regional Service Center workshop: Jones County, MS.

2003 • Teaming. Prentiss High School: Prentiss, MS. • Understanding No Child Left Behind. Hattiesburg High School workshop, Hattiesburg, MS.

• Writing Quality Grant Proposals. South-Central Regional Service Center workshop: Jones County, MS.

• School Renewal. Dexter Attendance Center workshop: Dexter, MS. • Understanding No Child Left Behind. Dexter Attendance Center workshop: Dexter, MS.

1997 • Block scheduling: Does it impact student achievement? St. Tammany Parish School Board administrator workshop, Mandeville, LA.

1996 • Improving faculty morale. St. Tammany Parish School Board administrator workshop: Slidell, LA.

1992 • Seven period day scheduling. St. Tammany Parish School Board administrator workshop: Slidell, LA.

TEACHING Student Evaluation Scores Average teaching evaluation:

• 2005 - 2012 4.8 (5-point scale) • 2002 - 2005 3.9 (4-point scale)

Undergraduate Course Careers in Education– Face-to-Face delivery (University of New Orleans)

To be taken prior to admission to the teacher education program. It is an introduction to the teacher education program and is open to students who may be considering education as their major. Focus is on teaching as a career, key roles assumed by educators, effective teaching, school effectiveness, critical issues associated with schooling in the 21st century.

Graduate Courses Administrative Approaches to Technology – Online delivery (The University of Southern Mississippi)

The purpose of this course is to provide educational administrators with an overview of effectively utilizing technology in educational settings. The course will focus on proper methods involved with instruction, administration and communication. The course will enable administrators to identify and implement proper technological resources for administrative applications. The Technology Standards for School Administrators (TSSA) serve as a reference tool throughout the course.

Advanced Organizational Theory – Blended delivery (The University of South Alabama and The University of Southern Mississippi)

An in-depth exploration of organizing in educational settings. Organizational theories and models are examined, as is their application to educational settings, particularly when challenges or changes are introduced.

Consensus Building and Decision Making – Face-to-Face (The University of Southern Mississippi)

This course is “designed to help school administrators improve their skills in using faculty and community groups in educational decision-making.” The purpose of this course is (a) to enhance the skills of school administrators or prospective administrators to increase their effectiveness in working with faculty, staff, and community groups in educational decision-making and (b) to afford students the opportunity for research and inquiry relative to consensus decision-making, group problem-solving, and participatory management. Emphasis is placed on the formation of exemplary practices that may be implemented by school leaders in contemporaneous school districts.

Contextual Dimensions of the Principalship – Face-to-Face delivery (The University of Southern Mississippi and Southeastern Louisiana State University)

Contextual Dimensions of the Principalship is a course that “focuses on the skills essential in today’s school leaders in student-centered schools.” The purposes of the course are (a) to assist prospective and experienced principals, administrators, and supervisors increase their knowledge and skills relevant to school administration, and (b) to introduce students

to opportunities for research and inquiry relative to the principalship. Emphasis is placed on the formulation of exemplary practices that may be implemented by school leaders in contemporaneous schools. (Restructured core course for ELCC accreditation compliance)

Educational Resources Development and Management – Face-to-Face delivery (The University of Southern Mississippi and Southeastern Louisiana State University)

Educational Resources Development and Management is a course that is a practical course in the overall aspects of present day school business administration. The purpose of this course is to (a) provide perspective school administrators with a background in the business and financial administration of public education from a perspective of the effective, efficient, and accountable management of fiscal resources supporting educational programs and services for all students; (b) provide administrative practitioners with an opportunity to update their knowledge of educational business and financial administration; and (c) provide student with the opportunity for research and inquiry relative to business and financial administration in public schools.

Field Problems in School Administration - Online delivery (The University of Southern Mississippi)

The field problem in educational administration course is designed to be the culmination product for Educational Administration Seeking License degree. For this problem, the student will investigate a project dealing with a specific problem in school administration. The study will be in an area that is of special interest to the student, will be helpful to others and consist of on-the-job training with the work being done under the supervision of a graduate professor.

Instructional Supervision – Face-to-Face delivery (The University of Southern Mississippi)

The national push for accountability and excellence in public education has attributed to the necessity to deal more conscientiously and more equitably with personnel in order to provide a more effective and cooperative working environment. Supervision of Instruction is a graduate level course designed for the aspiring school administrator, as well as, directors, and/or subject area coordinators/specialists. This course focuses on effective schools, productive teaching, theoretical constructs of supervision, and supervisory practices.

Practicum in Educational Administration - Online delivery (The University of Southern Mississippi)

The Practicum in Educational Administration course is designed to allow the student to

obtain a variety of experiences/opportunities for investigation. The student and instructor shall jointly devise a plan for the internship experience. This internship is designed for graduate students in educational administration and supervision who have arranged an internship in elementary or secondary education with an approved On-Site Supervisor. (Restructured core course for ELCC accreditation compliance)

Practicum in Educational Supervision - Online delivery (The University of Southern Mississippi)

The Practicum in Educational Administration course is an advanced seminar in supervisory services and current problems from a central office or superintendent viewpoint. The course is designed to allow the student to obtain a variety of experiences/opportunities for investigation. The student and instructor shall jointly devise a plan for the internship experience. This internship is designed for graduate students in educational administration and supervision who have arranged a central office internship with an approved On-Site Supervisor. (Restructured core course for ELCC x compliance)

Principal as Manager of Resources – Face-to-Face delivery (The University of Southern Mississippi)

Block III targets students’ understanding and skill in managing key organizational processes for facilitating the instructional program and nurturing teaching and learning in the school community. Developmentally, this block serves as synthesizer of the preceding two blocks by focusing on management functions as tools for principals, as instructional leaders, to operationalize the goals and central mission of the organization of the school: student success. Central concepts include: leadership accountability; human, fiscal, and material management; school improvement; school law; and educational equity.

Public School Finance – Face-to-Face and Online delivery (The University of Southern Mississippi)

Public School Finance is a graduate level developmental course designed to introduce the student to the concepts and issues associated with public school finance. This course will expose students to a number of key concepts and issues that are embedded within the construct of effective school finances practices designed to effectively deploy various societal resources for public education as well as become knowledgeable of the technical aspects of school finance. Additionally, the student should develop an understanding of the implications and consequences that financial decisions have on the delivery of educational opportunities. This course therefore, includes current problems in school support, cost of education, sources of school revenue, state, local, and federal support, state and local control in school finance, and the basis for school finance. (Restructured core course for ELCC accreditation compliance)

Research in Educational Administration and Supervision – Face-to-Face delivery (The University of Southern Mississippi)

A Research in Education course is an innovation that is planned, implemented and evaluated in the belief that it will result in improvement in the administrative, organizational, or instructional programs in the school or district in which the student is employed. The research can focus on a problem that pertains to the organization, administration, or supervision of a single population (e.g., only teachers, students, parents, or school administrators) or it can focus on a problem that pertains to combinations of subjects from several of the aforementioned populations.

Seminar in Higher Education Program and Curriculum Development – Blended delivery (The University of South Alabama)

This course was designed to assess and improve the student’s level of competency in program development skills, instructional strategies, systems analysis, and change innovations. This course is grounded in the philosophy and conceptualization of university curriculum. It includes practices, theories, and practices related to curriculum planning and implementation along with a framework for designing and assessing the effectiveness of courses and curricula. Shaping the College Curriculum and Creating Significant Learning Experiences will provide the content for reading, writing, reflecting and dialoguing among class members.

Special Problems in Educational Administration, Writing Successful Grant Proposals – Face-to-Face delivery (The University of Southern Mississippi)

A Special Problem is an innovation that is planned, implemented and evaluated in the belief that it will result in some improvement in the administrative, organizational, or instructional programs in the school or district in which the student is employed. The special problem can focus on a problem that pertains to the organization, administration, or supervision of a single population (e.g., only teachers, students, parents, or school administrators) or it can focus on a problem that pertains to combinations of subjects from several of the aforementioned populations. (Designed to address reductions in school funding)

Theories in Educational Organization and Administration – Face-to-Face delivery (The University of Southern Mississippi)

Theories in Educational Organization and Administration is a graduate level developmental course designed to introduce the student to the various cultures found in

organizational management. The course focuses on advanced management and leadership skills. It is also intended to help students review, synthesize, and generally bring closure to their program of course work before becoming fully engaged in the dissertation phase of their doctoral program. The course is conducted and led primarily by the students in a seminar format facilitated by the instructor. The landscape of the organizational and administration theory provides the content for reading, writing, reflecting and dialoguing among class members. (Restructured core course for ELCC accreditation compliance)

Workshop in Educational Media – Online delivery (The University of South Alabama)

In-depth study and operational experience in current trends and techniques in educational media research.

Selected Innovative Program Development

Accelerated Schools: Program aimed at accelerating the curricular pace of at-risk elementary students.

Community Education: Courses and activities created to open schools after normal school hours for community use.

Executive Ed.D.: An accelerated doctoral degree program based on the tenets of the developed by the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate.

Leadership Doctorate: Stronger and more relevant Ed.D. program for the advanced preparation of K-12 and Higher Education practitioners utilizing online and hybrid instructional delivery.

Leadership Specialist: Stronger and more relevant embedded Ed.S. program for the Degree advanced preparation of K-12 and Higher Education practitioners utilizing online and hybrid instructional delivery.

Learning Academies: Curricular organization of high school courses into career academy themes culminating with a senior-year internship.

Quality Enhancement: The Quality Enhancement Plan was developed to improve undergraduate and graduate student achievement by shifting the pedagogical focus from passive to active learning strategies aimed at increasing critical thinking and collaboration through the use of Team-Based Learning and associated collaborative strategies.

Project FOCUS: Program aimed at bringing at-risk high school students back on grade level.

Project TIMS: Program aimed at integrating job and social skills into high school special need student classes.