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.
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.
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 ElueProfessor of Educational Leadership and Higher Education
Professor of Educational Leadership and Higher Education
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 EppsChantal and Tommy Bagwell Endowed Dean of Bagwell College of Education and Professor of Educational Leadership
Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Endowed Dean of Bagwell College of Education and Professor of Educational Leadership
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.
Cathey GoodgameClinical Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
Clinical Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
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 HarringtonAssistant Professor of Educational Leadership
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.
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 JohnsonInterim Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership and Professor of Educational Leadership
Interim Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership and Professor of Educational Leadership
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.
Debalina MaitraAssistant Professor of Teacher Leadership
I teach graduate-level courses in the Department of Educational Leadership. Through
my academic scholarship, I center the experiences, voices, and cultural capital of
marginalized students, aiming to create more inclusive and equitable educational environments.
As a transdisciplinary educational researcher, my work spans three interconnected
domains:
Amplifying marginalized voices across STEM and other disciplines- I aim to bring attention
to their experiences and recommendations, shedding light on the challenges and barriers
they face while navigating their academic journey
Professional development of educators-equipping them with the knowledge, pedagogies,
and skills needed to effectively support and engage multi-marginalized students.
And finally, I investigate how teachers can integrate students' identities and cultural
capital into classroom lessons, with a special focus on STEM education.
My research bridges literacy education and STEM education with an equity lens, and
it is deeply rooted in critical theories, aiming for transformational change. I also
extensively (formally and informally) mentor students with multi-marginalized identities.
Michael OtaAssistant Professor of Teacher Leadership
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 RobinsonClinical Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
Clinical Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
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.
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.
