EDL Faculty and Staff

Faculty in the Educational Leadership Department represent a wide range of teaching, research interests, and professional experiences. The department houses all educational leadership programs. Using an asset-based perspective, faculty in each area are committed to preparing educators to be able to meet the needs of diverse learners and ensure student success.

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Faculty

Name
Position
  • Nicholas Clegorne

    Professor of Educational Leadership and Higher Education

    nclegorn@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-2497
    BEB 451

    I teach Master's and Ed.D. Courses in Educational Leadership while furthering a research agenda into leadership curricula development in post-secondary STEM programs as well as the impact of mentoring and leadership on career success of student affairs professionals. I am currently slated to teach a number of curriculum and assessment courses and higher education administration courses.

  • Sheryl Croft

    Professor of Educational Leadership

    scroft10@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-6401
    BEB 460

    I am presently a Professor of Educational Leadership. I also coordinate and advise students seeking or enrolled in the EDD program.

  • Binbin Jiang

    Professor of International Education, Leadership and Research

    bjiang@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-7817
    BEB 459

    Dr. Jiang is Professor of International Education, Leadership, and Research, and has been in the Department of Educational Leadership since 2004. Professor Jiang has over 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and administration in multiple international contexts, including China, Ecuador, Mexico and the US. She has a plethora of rich experience teaching EDL courses, including research, and mentoring and coaching graduate students, as well as supervising doctoral dissertations. Dr. Jiang's research and publications focus on international education, leadership preparation, professional development, and English Language Learners. She has conducted and/or presented on collaborative multi-year research projects in over 15 countries around the world and received various awards. Dr. Jiang has served in multiple administrative positions within and outside of KSU, including Executive Director of the Division of Global Affairs at KSU, Director of CIFAL Atlanta, Director of Global Engagement in the Bagwell of College Education, and Director of the International language Institute at the University of the Incarnate Word (San Antonio, Texas). She was also a United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Associated Fellow (2009-2010), appointed by the UN Assistant Secretary-General, Mr. Nikhil Seth.  

  • Chinasa Elue

    Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Higher Education

    celue@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-2493
    BEB 462

    I teach graduate level courses in the Department of Educational Leadership. My research focuses on issues of educational access and equity for marginalized populations across the P-20 continuum. The first strand of my research explores the college choice decisions of marginalized student populations. My second line of inquiry explores the impact of law and policy, research, and practice on the educational opportunities for marginalized populations. Lastly, my third line of inquiry examines issues of work life balance and productivity amongst graduate students & faculty.

  • Adrian Epps

    Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Endowed Dean of Bagwell College of Education and Professor of Educational Leadership

    aepps6@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-2434
    BEB 314

  • Sherry Everet

    Limited Term Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership

    severe12@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-2494
    BEB 447

    As an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, I draw upon my 30+ years of experience as a school-based and central office leader to equip current and aspiring educators with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in today's rapidly evolving educational landscape. My expertise in educational leadership, curriculum development, and school improvement enables me to provide real-world insights into the challenges and opportunities facing educators. Through my graduate-level courses, I foster a collaborative and supportive learning environment where students can hone their leadership skills, refine their professional practice, and engage in strategic planning to drive positive change in their schools and communities.

  • Goodgame Goodgame

    Clinical Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership

    cgoodgam@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-2498
    BEB 352

    As a Clinical Assistant Professor, I bring experience as a school-based leader from multiple districts in the metro Atlanta area. I teach courses in the masters and Tier I certification programs, working closely with present and aspiring leaders as they grow in their leadership practice. 

  • Keneisha Harrington

    Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership

    kharr345@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-2836
    BEB 452

    I teach graduate-level courses in the Department of Educational Leadership. Through my research, I center the experiences of people with marginalized racial identities throughout the P-20 Education system. More specifically, I focus on using community-engaged research methods to center the voices of Black children, families, and communities; investigate best practices for anti-racist and asset-based approaches to leadership; and examine school, university, and community relationships within the education system. I work closely with EdD students through dissertation advising and mentoring, and teaching courses related to research, equity, and school, family, and community partnerships. 

  • Albert M Jimenez

    Associate Professor of Educational Leadership

    ajimen17@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-3352
    BEB 453

    My primary research interests are in the areas of teacher evaluation and supervision, test item analysis and test construction, and access to quality assessments for English Learners (ELs). I have had the honor of being a SREB Doctoral Scholar, a Goizueta Foundation Scholar, a member of the Council of Professors of Instructional Supervision, and have been awarded the Ray Bruce Academic Support Award for outstanding research in the field of supervision.

  • Arvin Johnson

    Interim Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership and Associate Professor of Educational Leadership

    ajohn560@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-3354
    BEB 457

    I teach graduate courses in the Educational Leadership Department. My research interest includes principal professional learning, best practices in education and leadership, and brain-based leadership and learning.

  • Michael Ota

    Assistant Professor of Teacher Leadership

    mota1@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-2951
    BEB 454

    I teach Master's courses in Teacher Leadership and Educational Leadership. My research agenda is on community inclusion in the eligibility process for special education with a current concentration in autism. I have been involved in education for 20+ years having taught in PK-12, community college, and university settings. My experience in leadership includes advocacy, educational policy, and local district expertise in autism-related services. I am also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and I have worked in instructional technology in math curriculum and assessment across the nation, including Georgia, and internationally.

  • Jeffrey Robinson

    Clinical Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership

    jrobi313@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-6489
    BEB 455

    I teach graduate courses in the Department of Educational Leadership. Supporting current and future leaders in developing and refining their professional practices, I draw from my experiences as a leader in various K-12 settings to further effective instructional leadership, improved stakeholder communication, and strengthened vertical connections. 

  • Jen Wells

    Associate Professor of Higher Education

    jwells42@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-4981
    BEB 461

    I teach graduate level courses in the Department of Educational Leadership, primarily focused on methodology.  My research interests include psychosocial development, sense of belonging, and identity development of college students and assessment with a focus on the use of standards. 

Staff

Name
Position
  • Office Manager

    vyouniss@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-6888
    BEB 449

    I support the Chair and Faculty in the Department of Educational Leadership.