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Building upon FIE’s mission of improving education at all levels, FIE has developed a tradition of supporting the research of doctoral students enrolled in the University of North Florida’s Educational Leadership program. Doctoral Student Research Assistants (DSRA) gain the opportunity to work with highly-respected, knowledgeable FIE staff and to use their education in a research-oriented organization. FIE staff directly work with DSRAs in the capacity of mentoring, knowledge-building, and further developing and refining their research skills.
FIE promotes DSRA research with several activities such as sponsoring a research symposium each spring for DSRA work and encourages DSRAs to present papers at various educational conferences throughout the year. FIE supports DSRAs with other advanced educational opportunities to enhance their knowledge and leadership abilities.
Listed below are current and previous DSRAs along with the FIE Advisory Board that supports their research efforts. |
Current FIE DSRAs: |
Darrell Perry (Cohort 10)
- Dissertation Topic – Struggling Adolescents Readers and Their Preferences for Leisure Reading
B.S. Loyola University
M.Ed. Xavier University
Currently Employed – Principal, Paxon Middle School, Duval County Public Schools
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Maira Martelo (Cohort 17)
- Research Interest – School Achievement of Hispanic Children
B.A. Universidad Autónoma de Occidente, Cali, Colombia
M.A. Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico D.F., Mexico
Currently Employed – Dean's Office, UNF College of Education and Human Services
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Ellen Glasser (Cohort 18)
- Research Interes – Not yet defined
B.A. Duke University
M.A. Duke University
Currently Employed – Doctoral Student Research Assistant, FIE
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Former FIE DSRAs: |
Dr. Alberto August
- Dissertation Topic – Preschool Education in Belize: Research on the Current Status and
Implications for the Future
B.S. University of North Florida in Belize
M.Ed. University of North Florida in Belize
Currently Employed – University of Belize , Faculty Member in Education
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Dr. Georgina David
- Dissertation Title - Assessing the Impact of a Visual Arts Family-Focused Pre-kindergarten Intervention
B.A. Jacksonville University
M.Ed. University of North Florida Ed. S. University of Florida
Currently Employed – Private Consultant, Children’s Author, Visiting Professor at the University
of North Florida, College of Education and Human Services
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Dr. Rebecca England
- Dissertation Title - Learning the ABCs: Family Involvement in Kindergarten Literacy
B.A. University of Florida
M.Ed. University of Florida
Currently Employed – Family Involvement Specialist, FIE
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Dr. Angela Shoe (Cohort 15)
- Dissertation Topic – A Review of TAP Programs in Florida: Do Program Components Match
Student Outcomes?
B.S. The Ohio State University
M.Ed. Cleveland State University
Currently Employed – Adjunct Faculty and Community Volunteer
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Dr. James Young
- Dissertation Title - Assessing the Impact of Family Coaching on Parental Attitudes and Behaviors
B.S. Savannah State College
M.A.T. Jacksonville University
Currently Employed – Principal, Ribault High School, Duval County Public Schools
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FIE DSRA Advisory Board: |
Dr. Afesa Adams PhD.
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Dr. Katherine Kasten PhD.
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Dr. Cheryl Fountain EdD.
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Dr. Stephanie Wehry PhD.
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