AERA DIVISION A NEWSLETTER
Spring 2023
What's New in the Spring Newsletter?
The 2023 Spring Newsletter includes: A message from our current Vice President, Dr. Mariela Rodríguez; Updates from the Equity, Inclusion, and Action Committee; News from the AERA 2023 Program Committee; Graduate Student Representative Update; New Scholar Share; and The Conversation with Detra Johnson.
We hope you enjoy all the features of the Spring Newsletter!
The 2023 Spring Newsletter includes: A message from our current Vice President, Dr. Mariela Rodríguez; Updates from the Equity, Inclusion, and Action Committee; News from the AERA 2023 Program Committee; Graduate Student Representative Update; New Scholar Share; and The Conversation with Detra Johnson.
We hope you enjoy all the features of the Spring Newsletter!
Vice President's Message
Division A's 2021-2024 Vice President is Dr. Mariela Rodríguez. Dr. Rodríguez is a Professor and Interim Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Department Chair at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
See Dr. Rodríguez's message to Division A members below.
You can also read the messages here: Vice President Messages
SPRING 2023 Newsletter Features
equity, inclusion & action committee update
The Equity, Inclusion, Action (EIA) Committee has dedicated a tremendous amount of time this year to three primary priorities: 1. the 3rd Literature in Action professional learning series, 2. the Equity Audit of last year’s Division A program, and 3. two featured sessions for AERA 2023. Brief information is provided below in relation to these priorities, and further information can be found on the Equity, Inclusion and Action Blog: Equity, Inclusion & Action Blog (aeradivisiona.org)
Cordova, A. (2023, February 22). Mestiza methodology as a hybrid research design. In Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Education. Last modified (February 2023). doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780190264093.013.1729
Cohen, S. S., Duarte, B. J., & Ross, J. (2023). Finding Home in a Hopeless Place: Schools as Sites of Heteronormativity. Equity & Excellence in Education. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/10665684.2022.2158394
Dionisio, R. J., & Gray-Nicolas, N. M. (2023). Unlearning Discipline: Increasing Opportunities and Addressing Disproportionality in Discipline for Black and Latinx Students. Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership. https://doi.org/10.1177/15554589221150415
Kim, T., & Mauldin, C.C. (2022). Troubling unintended harm of heroic discourses in social justice leadership. Frontiers in Education. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2022.796200/full
Lowery, K., & Romero-Johnson, S. (May 2023). Engraving school districts with the cultural wealth and social justice advocacy of Latina/o/x school leaders: Stories from the field. Lexington Books. https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781793615268/Engraving-School-Districts-With-the-Cultural-Wealth-and-Social-Justice-Advocacy-of-Latina-o-x-School-Leaders-Stories-From-the-Field Use discount code LXFANDF30 for 30% off
Serafini, A., Calderone, S., Lozano, M., & Martinez, M. A. (2022). A critical safe, supportive space: a collaborative autoethnography of a woman's academic mentoring circle. International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education. https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IJMCE-07-2021-0075/full/html
Liliana Castrellon, Darsella Vigil & Luis Fernando Macías- Exploring Supportive Recruitment and Access Strategies: The Impact of Test-Optional Policies on Undocumented Students’ Interest, Access, and Enrollment in Highly Selective Institutions
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grant, $210k
Click here to read more about the work of the the Equity, Inclusion & Action Committee through their blog.
- The 3rd Literature in Action featuring the book, Stuck Improving: Racial Equity and School Leadership, by Dr. Decoteau Irby, was a great success. This professional learning series engaged participants in developing and enacting leadership praxis for critical racial justice-oriented work and organizational capacity for racial equity improvement.
- The EIA Committee developed and organized two AERA 2023 sessions. We hope you will attend and participate in discussions focused on equity and justice-oriented topics that center antiracism in educational leadership and administration.
- Vice Presidential Session: Cultivating Critical Consciousness to Decolonize Educational Leadership, Research, and Praxis with Invited Scholars: Drs. Judy Alston, Susan Faircloth, Muhammad Khalifa, Juan Manuel Nino, Angela Valenzuela
- Mentorship Session: Self-Care, Healing, & Social Justice Advocacy in a (Post)COVID Context with Invited Scholars: Drs. Ain Grooms, Decoteau Irby, Van Lac, Kofi Lomotey, Melissa Martinez, Lolita Tabron
- Please attend the Division A Business Meeting for information on the equity audit results of this year’s program as well as the new incoming EIA members.
Cordova, A. (2023, February 22). Mestiza methodology as a hybrid research design. In Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Education. Last modified (February 2023). doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780190264093.013.1729
Cohen, S. S., Duarte, B. J., & Ross, J. (2023). Finding Home in a Hopeless Place: Schools as Sites of Heteronormativity. Equity & Excellence in Education. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/10665684.2022.2158394
Dionisio, R. J., & Gray-Nicolas, N. M. (2023). Unlearning Discipline: Increasing Opportunities and Addressing Disproportionality in Discipline for Black and Latinx Students. Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership. https://doi.org/10.1177/15554589221150415
Kim, T., & Mauldin, C.C. (2022). Troubling unintended harm of heroic discourses in social justice leadership. Frontiers in Education. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2022.796200/full
Lowery, K., & Romero-Johnson, S. (May 2023). Engraving school districts with the cultural wealth and social justice advocacy of Latina/o/x school leaders: Stories from the field. Lexington Books. https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781793615268/Engraving-School-Districts-With-the-Cultural-Wealth-and-Social-Justice-Advocacy-of-Latina-o-x-School-Leaders-Stories-From-the-Field Use discount code LXFANDF30 for 30% off
Serafini, A., Calderone, S., Lozano, M., & Martinez, M. A. (2022). A critical safe, supportive space: a collaborative autoethnography of a woman's academic mentoring circle. International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education. https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IJMCE-07-2021-0075/full/html
Liliana Castrellon, Darsella Vigil & Luis Fernando Macías- Exploring Supportive Recruitment and Access Strategies: The Impact of Test-Optional Policies on Undocumented Students’ Interest, Access, and Enrollment in Highly Selective Institutions
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grant, $210k
Click here to read more about the work of the the Equity, Inclusion & Action Committee through their blog.
AERA Division A 2023 Award Honorees
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Excellence in Research Award: Dr. Khalid Arar
Khalid H. Arar, Ph.D. is a Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy, Education and Community Leadership, School Improvement Doctoral Program, College of Education at Texas State University. His international and comparative research program is rooted at the nexus of social justice, equity, and diversity in educational leadership and policy. His research program contributes a novel, robust, and significantly to the scholarship of social justice leadership and policy and is considered impactful in enabling better understanding of educational leadership and policy for newcomer's welcome, as his research informed theory, policy, and practice in this less explored area. For the past two decades, he has conducted studies in the Middle East, Europe, the Mediterranean, North America, and the United States. His book: School Leadership for Refugees, was a winner of Routledge’s prestigious choice Outstanding Academic Title in 2021, and his book: Higher Education in the Era of Migration, Displacement and Internationalization received Comparative and International Society (CIES) Study Abroad and International Students SIG Best Book Award in 2023. At Texas State, he was awarded the title of Honorary Professor of International Studies at Texas State University. Dr. Arar has served on amble of international scholarly conference boards; he is on the editorial board of 12 scholarly journals and associate editor of International Journal of Leadership in Education (Routledge), Journal of Educational Administration and History (Routledge), and Equity in Education and Society (Sage), and chief editor of Routledge: Educational Leadership for an Equitable, Resilient and Sustainable Future; Educational Policy and Leadership in the Middle East and North Africa. |
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Emerging Scholar Award: Dr. Nakia Gray-Nicolas
Dr. Nakia M. Gray-Nicolas is an assistant professor of educational leadership. Her scholarly research examines college readiness, access, and the persistence of traditionally marginalized students, distributed leadership and community engagement, and the intersectionality and experience of Black women in academia. She has presented her work at local, national, and international conferences and meetings including, the American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting, the University Council of Education Administration (UCEA) annual convention, and the International Conference on Education and Social Justice. Her work has been published as book chapters and articles in journals such as the Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership, Journal for School Leadership, Journal of Education Human Resources in Education, Education Policy Analysis Archives, and Race Ethnicity Education. She co-edited the book (Re)Building Bi/Multilingual Leaders for Socially Just Communities. She has over 16 years of combined experience in youth services, nonprofit management, higher education administration, secondary teaching (7-12), college and graduate-level teaching, and research. |
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Emerging Scholar Award: Dr. Mollie T. McQuillan
Dr. Mollie T. McQuillan’s research focuses on the intersection of educational policy, PK-12 leadership, school climate, and the health of LGBTQ+ populations. Dr. McQuillan’s research continues to be influenced by professional experiences as a PK-12 public school teacher, varsity athletic coach, and educational leader. They are an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin - Madison in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and is a faculty affiliate in the Interdisciplinary Training Program in Education Sciences and the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research’s Collaborative Center for Health Equity. Dr. McQuillan holds a PhD in Human Development and Social Policy from Northwestern University, where she was a Northwestern University Presidential Fellow, a National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellow, and Sexualities Project at Northwestern Dissertation Fellow. They also earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago and masters degrees from Northwestern and Saint Thomas University. Dr. McQuillan’s scholarship has been published in a variety of journals, such as Educational Researcher, Educational Policy, Transgender Health, Professional Development in Education, and Marquette Law Review. |
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Outstanding Dissertation Award: Dr. Cheyenne E. Batista
Dr. Cheyenne E. Batista is Founder & CEO of Firefly Worldwide Inc., an education consulting practice where she supports educators and social impact leaders with leadership development, strategy, school and program design, and equity-driven practices. Cheyenne has served as a founding school principal and superintendent, co-designing and scaling a Pre-K to 12th grade network of community-driven schools in New York City. She served in a unique “player-coach” role, for years running the flagship school, managing all school principals and teachers, and superintending strategic growth. Cheyenne has taught in K-12 and postsecondary classrooms in New York City, NY; São Paulo, Brazil; and beyond. She has also directed programs for large nonprofit and corporate entities. Cheyenne is an Adjunct Professorial Lecturer at American University School of Education. In 2022, her dissertation was awarded the Dissertation of the Year Award from the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate. She is also a TED-Ed Masterclass keynote speaker and addresses topics pertinent to leadership, organizational culture, anti-racism and equity. First in her family to graduate from college, Cheyenne earned an Ed.D. in Education Policy & Leadership at American University School of Education; a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and an Ed.M. in Education Policy and Management from Harvard Graduate School of Education. |
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Outstanding Dissertation – Honorable Mention: Dr. Kate Kennedy
Kate Kennedy (she/her) is an associate policy researcher at the RAND Corporation. Kate is a K-12 education policy and leadership scholar, with expertise in organizational behavior, social-emotional well-being, school districts, school choice, and assessment. Kate utilizes qualitative methods to examine pressing education issues related to equity, politics, and change. Kennedy completed her PhD in Urban Education Policy at USC in 2022, culminating in a four-paper qualitative dissertation. Kate also has degrees from Teachers College, Loyola Marymount University, and The Ohio State University. Prior to entering research and policy work, Kate was a middle school teacher in the Los Angeles Unified and Worthington City School Districts. She also worked with teachers and leaders as a professional development specialist across the U.S. Kate’s research has been published in the Journal of School Leadership, Journal of Educational Change, Phi Delta Kappan, Teachers College Record, and the American Journal of Education, among others. Kate is a mother of three children ages 3-13. |
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Outstanding Dissertation – Honorable Mention: Dr. Sarah Odell
Sarah Odell is a feminist scholar, researcher, and educator who has extensive experience working with influential women and creating gender-focused programming. A former executive intern to Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Sarah has also worked as an editorial assistant at HarperCollins Publishers and taught courses on female American writers and feminist theorists at the Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and Miss Porter’s School in Farmington, Connecticut. A graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy and Wellesley College, Sarah earned her masters degree at the University of Pennsylvania where she authored a thesis on women and educational leadership in independent schools. Sarah completed her PhD. at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the Departments of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and Gender and Women’s Studies, studying gender inclusive leadership in K-12 education. Sarah currently teaches courses on gender and leadership at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education and Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Director of Learning and Innovation Research and co-director of the Center for Gender and Ethical Leadership at the Hewitt School in New York City. |
2023 Foster-polite student travel scholarship
Congratulations to the 2023 Foster-Polite Student Travel Scholarship recipients! The Division A Graduate Student Council (GSC) coordinates the annual awarding of Foster-Polite Student Travel Scholarships to the AERA Annual Meeting. Thank you to Julieta Rico, 2023 Foster-Polite Chair, for coordinating this year’s application and selection process.
These student travel awards were established by the late Dr. Lenoar “Len” Foster and Dr. Vernon Polite. We appreciate the spirit of supporting students established by these educational leaders and longtime members of AERA Division A. We offer four $500 travel scholarships each year. Sincere gratitude to Dr. Linda C. Tillman, former Division A Vice President, for generously sponsoring an additional two travel scholarships for graduate students bringing the total to six scholarships awarded this year. Email Dr. Mariela Rodríguez, current Division A Vice President, at mariela.rodriguez@utsa.edu if you are interested in contributing to the Division A Foster-Polite student travel scholarships.
These student travel awards were established by the late Dr. Lenoar “Len” Foster and Dr. Vernon Polite. We appreciate the spirit of supporting students established by these educational leaders and longtime members of AERA Division A. We offer four $500 travel scholarships each year. Sincere gratitude to Dr. Linda C. Tillman, former Division A Vice President, for generously sponsoring an additional two travel scholarships for graduate students bringing the total to six scholarships awarded this year. Email Dr. Mariela Rodríguez, current Division A Vice President, at mariela.rodriguez@utsa.edu if you are interested in contributing to the Division A Foster-Polite student travel scholarships.
Hyunjin Choi Teachers College, Columbia University
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Karena Escalante Drexel University
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Jessie Leyden Kennesaw State University
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Jamie Smiler Te Pukenga Whitireia WelTec, New Zealand
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Eos Trinidad The University of Chicago
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Rong Zhang University of Alabama
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graduate student COMMITTEE update
The AERA Division A Graduate Student Committee (GSC) works collaboratively in order to provide opportunities for other graduate students in the division. The goal is to strengthen and broaden the graduate school experience for Division A students. This is accomplished by disseminating information at annual AERA conference sessions and through the AERA Graduate Student listserv. Specifically, AERA Division A conference sessions are planned to help fellow graduate students navigate academic life, to provide opportunities for networking with fellow graduate students and faculty, and to offer guidance in transitioning from graduate student life to careers as professional scholars and researchers.
Meet AERA Division A GSC Leadership:
Meet AERA Division A GSC Leadership:
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Junior Representative: Emma Taylor, Michigan State University
Emma is a second year doctoral student in K-12 Educational Administration at Michigan State University. Before her time in East Lansing, she was a middle school math and ESL teacher in New Jersey. Her research interests include school leadership preparation, school and community partnerships, and bilingual/ESL policy implementation. She is a graduate assistant for UCEA and EAQ. |
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Senior Representative: Roseann Gonzales, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Roseann is a veteran educator of 27 years. A Barbara Jackson Scholar (2021-2023), she directs the early morning and after school "Spark Mentorship Program" at McNair Middle School in Southwest ISD, and volunteers with the Southwest Cares Committee, an organization that addresses distraught students' social and emotional traumas with varied solutions. Roseann is currently a doctoral student at the University of Texas at San Antonio in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, and is working on her dissertation titled, "Do You Really See Me: Reconceptualizing Mentoring as a Way to Address the Social and Emotional Needs of Adolescents through a Racial Equity Lens." "My study aims to enlighten others through the experiences of teachers, staff, and administration who step forward daily to impact vulnerable children's lives of varied ethnicities significantly. Through their inspiration as role models, school interaction, and school-based mentorship intervention, they are asked to share their stories of how their guidance and support provide positive, consistent, and social-emotional awareness for struggling students. The aim for students is to overcome intense periods of social anxiety, shyness, lack of confidence, and daily challenges of making friends and finding a safe space to belong. These educators provide an in-depth interpretation of how closely mentoring students on a level other than an academic helps educators gain the value of getting to know their students and the students get to know them."- Roseann |
As we prepare for the 2023 AERA Annual Meeting, we would like to encourage graduate students to follow @AERA_grads and @DivisionAGSC on Twitter, as well as any other SIGs or divisions they belong to, for up-to-date information about special receptions and gatherings. We are excited to welcome our new Connect Series chair, Jam Narte Harley, to the Division A GSC.
JOIN AERA DIVISION A GSC! We are seeking applicants for the following roles:
--Junior Representative (summer 2023-spring 2025)
--Communications chair (summer 2023-spring 2024)
To apply, all positions require the completion of the Division A GSC application and submission of a CV and a 500 word statement of interest. Applicants must be AERA members and Division A members, or must add Division A membership upon becoming an officer. Please follow the link below and submit your materials by May 31st, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Application: https://forms.gle/j1GhgqeYY95KuC8w6
Questions? Email Emma Taylor (junior representative) at tayl1463@msu.edu
The AERA Division A Graduate Council invites those interested to a Fireside Chat on School Leadership: Diversifying the Profession at this year's Annual Meeting in Chicago. Friday, April 14, 2:50 to 4:20PM (CDT), Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Level 4, Chicago Ballroom VIII
JOIN AERA DIVISION A GSC! We are seeking applicants for the following roles:
--Junior Representative (summer 2023-spring 2025)
--Communications chair (summer 2023-spring 2024)
To apply, all positions require the completion of the Division A GSC application and submission of a CV and a 500 word statement of interest. Applicants must be AERA members and Division A members, or must add Division A membership upon becoming an officer. Please follow the link below and submit your materials by May 31st, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Application: https://forms.gle/j1GhgqeYY95KuC8w6
Questions? Email Emma Taylor (junior representative) at tayl1463@msu.edu
The AERA Division A Graduate Council invites those interested to a Fireside Chat on School Leadership: Diversifying the Profession at this year's Annual Meeting in Chicago. Friday, April 14, 2:50 to 4:20PM (CDT), Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Level 4, Chicago Ballroom VIII
Looking Ahead: 2023 aera ANNUAL MEETING
Division A members and colleagues are looking forward to presenting their scholarly work at the 2023 AERA Annual Meeting: Interrogating Consequential Education Research in Pursuit of Truth in Chicago, Illinois from April 13-16.
Decoteau Irby (Chair) and Kimberly Hewitt (Co-chair) of the Program Planning Committee reported that there will be over 250 Division A papers presented across the 72 sessions at the annual meeting. Be sure to review and attend sessions aligned to each of the 5 Sections of Division A.
- Section 1. Leadership
- Section 2. School Organization and Effects
- Section 3. School and District Improvement
- Section 4. School Contexts and Communities
- Section 5. Leadership Preparation Development
Cultivating Critical Consciousness to Decolonize Educational Leadership, Research, and Praxis
Friday, April 14
9:50 to 11:20am CDT
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, Floor: Level 2, Ontario
Self-Care, Healing, & Social Justice Advocacy in a (Post)COVID Contexts
Saturday, April 15,
9:50 to 11:20am CDT
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, Floor: Level 2, Ontario
There are so many thoughtprovoking sessions that we cannot highlight them all. Dr. Hewitt mentioned that her department is going through program review of their K-12 Masters in School Leadership program so she is interested in some of the sessions offered by Section 5: Leadership Preparation and Development, such as this one:
Supporting Diverse and Equity-Centered Leaders and Leadership Pipelines
Thu, April 13, 11:40am to 1:10pm CDT, Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, Floor: Lobby - Level 3, Columbus AB
This session emphasizes equity-centered leadership from perspectives of indigeneity, language, gender and race.
- Indigenous Teachers' Experiences in Leadership Preparation - Micki M. Caskey, Portland State University; Victor Begay, Cascadia College
- Dual-Language Immersion Leadership Voices: A Multilingual Leadership Development Collaborative - Natasha Neumann, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo; Ruth Baskett, Los Angeles County Office of Education; Sheila Cassidy, Wexford, Inc .; Irene Camarena, Wexford, Inc.
- Keepers of the Flame: Gender, Race, and the Myth of Meritocracy in K–12 Educational Leadership - Sarah Odell, The Hewitt School
- Where Is Initial Action Located in Urban Districts That Are Building Equity-Centered Principal Pipelines? - John B. Diamond, Brown University; Wehmah Jones, American Institutes for Research; Daniella Molle, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Richard R. Halverson, University of Wisconsin - Madison
- The Conceptualization and Integration of Equity and Diversity in Leadership Pipelines - Mollie Rubin, Vanderbilt University; Anna Moyer, Vanderbilt University; Ellen B. Goldring, Vanderbilt University; Christine M. Neumerski, University of Maryland - College Park; Laura K. Rogers, University of Utah
All are invited to the Division A Business Meeting followed by the Division A, Division L, University Council for Educational Administration, and SAGE Joint Reception. Hope to see you there!
Friday, April 14 starting at 6:00pm CDT at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, Floor: Level 4, Sheraton Ballroom I
Wallace Foundation Distinguished Lecture at AERA 2023
Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023 from 1:30 to 2:30pm
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, East Tower - Ballroom Level - Grand Hall L
Title: The Leadership They Deserve: Effective Principal Leadership for Black Students in Public Schools
The Wallace Foundation describes principal leadership as “second only to teaching among school-related factors in its impact on student learning.” Principal preparation and principal leadership are not only key elements in the success of students, but are also imperative for the social, emotional, and academic lives of Black students in public schools. Drawing on relevant research and the mission of the Wallace Foundation, this lecture will focus on the importance of and the imperative for effective principal preparation programs and principal leadership for Black students in public schools.
Dr. Linda C. Tillman is Professor Emerita of Educational Leadership in the School of Education at The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She is currently a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Loyola Marymount University. Her research foci are school leadership, K-12 education of African American students, culturally sensitive research approaches, and mentoring in higher education. Dr. Tillman is a former Vice President of AERA Division A. In 2021, Dr. Tillman became the inaugural recipient of the Linda C. Tillman Social and Racial Justice Award from the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA).
For additional information about Dr. Tillman’s Wallace Foundation Distinguished Lecture at the AERA 2023 Annual Meeting visit Major Lectures Will Enlighten and Inspire at Annual Meeting (aera.net)
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, East Tower - Ballroom Level - Grand Hall L
Title: The Leadership They Deserve: Effective Principal Leadership for Black Students in Public Schools
The Wallace Foundation describes principal leadership as “second only to teaching among school-related factors in its impact on student learning.” Principal preparation and principal leadership are not only key elements in the success of students, but are also imperative for the social, emotional, and academic lives of Black students in public schools. Drawing on relevant research and the mission of the Wallace Foundation, this lecture will focus on the importance of and the imperative for effective principal preparation programs and principal leadership for Black students in public schools.
Dr. Linda C. Tillman is Professor Emerita of Educational Leadership in the School of Education at The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She is currently a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Loyola Marymount University. Her research foci are school leadership, K-12 education of African American students, culturally sensitive research approaches, and mentoring in higher education. Dr. Tillman is a former Vice President of AERA Division A. In 2021, Dr. Tillman became the inaugural recipient of the Linda C. Tillman Social and Racial Justice Award from the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA).
For additional information about Dr. Tillman’s Wallace Foundation Distinguished Lecture at the AERA 2023 Annual Meeting visit Major Lectures Will Enlighten and Inspire at Annual Meeting (aera.net)
scholar share
In the Spring 2023 edition of Scholar Share we highlight cutting edge research in the field and focus on research which centers self-care in educational leadership. We are excited to share scholarship which centers inclusive leadership preparation for students with labeled disabilities; the intersections of race, housing and public school finance; self-care and stress management for educational practitioners; and interventions for principal burnout. Please check out the Scholar Share Blog page to learn more about this important research and scholarship. Like and Share!
Spring 2023 Blog
About Scholar Share: The Division A Scholar Share is intended to highlight new, exciting, and important scholarly endeavors and provide critical insights into relevant topics in the field of educational leadership. Scholar Share offers Division A members opportunities to engage in ongoing learning, professional development, and to connect with other scholars and practitioners in the field. We invite you to share one project, research grant, leadership initiative, publication, and/or other important scholar-practitioner endeavor with Division A members. Please use this link if you would like us to post your work!
Spring 2023 Blog
About Scholar Share: The Division A Scholar Share is intended to highlight new, exciting, and important scholarly endeavors and provide critical insights into relevant topics in the field of educational leadership. Scholar Share offers Division A members opportunities to engage in ongoing learning, professional development, and to connect with other scholars and practitioners in the field. We invite you to share one project, research grant, leadership initiative, publication, and/or other important scholar-practitioner endeavor with Division A members. Please use this link if you would like us to post your work!
THE CONVERSATIONS
For members of AERA Division A, Dr. Detra Johnson is a well-known figure. Serving as the Division's Secretary, Dr. Johnson is responsible for sending out weekly announcements pertaining to job postings, mentoring opportunities, and member news. Recently, the AERA Newsletter team had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Johnson, who was recently elected as the Division's Vice President. During the interview, Dr. Johnson shared her vision for Division A and offered insights into her background and experience.
We first began by asking, "What brings you joy?"
During our interview with Dr. Johnson, we started off by asking her a simple but important question: "What brings you joy?" Her answer was heartfelt and personal. While she finds joy in many things, Dr. Johnson's family is her primary source of happiness. "Their love for me is so unconditional and historic," she shared. In addition, she derives joy from "bringing joy to others". Dr. Johnson explained that she always has prioritized the needs of others, and in doing so, she finds that it takes care of her own needs as well.
What motivated you to run for Vice President?
Dr. Johnson shared that the encouragement and support she received from her mentors and colleagues played a significant role in her decision. Dr. Johnson described herself as someone who has always been driven to serve others in various capacities. "I feel honored and grateful for the opportunity to work and serve," she explained.
Can you share with us about your journey up to here?
Dr. Johnson explained that her journey has been shaped by her commitment to service and finding joy in helping others. Prior to joining academia, she worked in the private sector, attended law school, and worked as a teacher (earning recognition as both a Rookie and Teacher of the Year). She also earned two master's degrees and served in multiple roles in a school district central office. Throughout her various roles, Dr. Johnson's goal was always to advance others through mentoring, support, and servant leadership. She described that it has been an accumulation of all of these experiences that brought her to where she is today
What are the future goals (your vision) for Division A?
Dr. Johnson expressed a desire to build upon the successes of past Vice Presidents, with a particular emphasis on the work of Dr. Mariella Rodriguez, who has served as a mentor to her. Dr. Johnson intends to focus on supporting the effectiveness of educational leadership in both K-12 and higher education settings, as well as facilitating critical discussions and scholarship within the field. Additionally, she aims to serve as a liaison between educational organizations and to continue the Division's legacy and objectives. "My goal is to continue the great work that's being done and to provide the necessary support," she emphasized.
Anything you would like to share with Division A members?
Dr. Johnson said, "Thank you so much for your faith in me. Thank you so much for your support" She also shared that "I will make you proud and the leadership that I bring to the position."
We first began by asking, "What brings you joy?"
During our interview with Dr. Johnson, we started off by asking her a simple but important question: "What brings you joy?" Her answer was heartfelt and personal. While she finds joy in many things, Dr. Johnson's family is her primary source of happiness. "Their love for me is so unconditional and historic," she shared. In addition, she derives joy from "bringing joy to others". Dr. Johnson explained that she always has prioritized the needs of others, and in doing so, she finds that it takes care of her own needs as well.
What motivated you to run for Vice President?
Dr. Johnson shared that the encouragement and support she received from her mentors and colleagues played a significant role in her decision. Dr. Johnson described herself as someone who has always been driven to serve others in various capacities. "I feel honored and grateful for the opportunity to work and serve," she explained.
Can you share with us about your journey up to here?
Dr. Johnson explained that her journey has been shaped by her commitment to service and finding joy in helping others. Prior to joining academia, she worked in the private sector, attended law school, and worked as a teacher (earning recognition as both a Rookie and Teacher of the Year). She also earned two master's degrees and served in multiple roles in a school district central office. Throughout her various roles, Dr. Johnson's goal was always to advance others through mentoring, support, and servant leadership. She described that it has been an accumulation of all of these experiences that brought her to where she is today
What are the future goals (your vision) for Division A?
Dr. Johnson expressed a desire to build upon the successes of past Vice Presidents, with a particular emphasis on the work of Dr. Mariella Rodriguez, who has served as a mentor to her. Dr. Johnson intends to focus on supporting the effectiveness of educational leadership in both K-12 and higher education settings, as well as facilitating critical discussions and scholarship within the field. Additionally, she aims to serve as a liaison between educational organizations and to continue the Division's legacy and objectives. "My goal is to continue the great work that's being done and to provide the necessary support," she emphasized.
Anything you would like to share with Division A members?
Dr. Johnson said, "Thank you so much for your faith in me. Thank you so much for your support" She also shared that "I will make you proud and the leadership that I bring to the position."
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NEWSLETTER EDITOrial team
Greetings, Division A! It's our honor to serve as the 2022-2023 Division A Newsletter editorial team. Drs. Daniella G. Varela and Se Woong Lee are the Co-Editors of the Newsletter, and Drs. Darrius Stanley and Amie Cieminski are the Associate Editors. We welcome your feedback, input, and ideas! We invite all viewers to share our community newsletter widely! If you have announcements or updates, please email them to Se Woong Lee at sewoong.lee@missouri.edu to be featured in our next newsletter.
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