|
Programmes
First-time Principals Programme, BES-Leadership, Schooling
Teaching Area/Interests
I am currently working as a Research Associate for the First-time Principals Programme and a writer for the Best Evidence Synthesis-Educational Leadership project.
Research Interests (area & methodologies)
My current areas of interest include families and communities, leadership, programme evaluation and research methodology.
Professional Links
I am a member of the American Educational Research Association
Qualifications / Degrees
- B.A. (Psychology & Education) - The University of Auckland
- M.A. Hon (Educational Psychology) - The University of Auckland
- Ph.D (Educational Psychology, minor programme evaluation) - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Previous professional experience (prior to present position)
-
2005-2006: Research Assistant, School of Education, University of Auckland. Project: Mentoring Principals for Improved Instructional Leadership. Principal Investigator: Prof. Viviane Robinson
-
2004-2005: Tutor.School of Education, University of Auckland. Teaching in Diverse Urban Schools. Director: Prof. Stuart McNaughton
-
2000-2001: Research Assistant, Bureau of Educational Research, University of Illinois. Project: Evaluation of the Implementation of the Illinois Learning Standards. Director: Lizanne DeStefano and Jim Shriner
Other information, interests or things that drive you
1. Exploring the relationship between families-communities and student outcomes, and looking at the roles leaders can play in fostering these relationships
2. Strengthening the links between research and practices to improve student outcomes
