FIE Doctoral Student Research Assistants 

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:

• Rudy Jamison (Cohort 22)

  - Dissertation topic: Black Male Perspectives of Black Male Leader/Leadership Development in the World of Work

       BS from A&M University

       M.Ed. from University of North Florida

       Current employment: Research Fellow FIE, Research Assistant COEHS

• Ronnie B. Williams (Cohort 21)

  - Dissertation topic:  Urban schools/school consolidation  

    Educational background

       BA in History-University of Missouri-Kansas City

       MS in Education-Nova Southeastern University

       Current employment: Assistant Principal-Eugene J. Butler Middle School, Duval County Public Schools

Former FIE DSRAs:

• Dr. Alberto August

  - Dissertation Topic – Preschool Education in Belize: Research on the Current Status and Implications for the Future, 2008
       B.S. University of North Florida in Belize
       M.Ed. University of North Florida in Belize
       Ed.D. University of North Florida, Jacksonville

       Currently Employed – University of Belize , Faculty Member in Education

• Dr. Georgina David

  - Dissertation Title - Assessing the Impact of a Visual Arts Family-Focused Pre-kindergarten Intervention, 2006
       B.A. Jacksonville University
       M.Ed. University of North Florida Ed. S. University of Florida
       Ed.D. University of North Florida, Jacksonville

       Currently Employed – Private Consultant, Children’s Author, Visiting Professor at the University 

       of North Florida, College of Education and Human Services

• Dr. Rebecca England

  - Dissertation Title - Learning the ABCs: Family Involvement in Kindergarten Literacy, 2005 
       B.A. University of Florida
       M.Ed. University of Florida
       Ed.D. University of North Florida, Jacksonville

       Currently Employed – Primary teacher, St. Johns County Public Schools

• Dr. Maira Martelo
  - Dissertation Title – Early Literacy Practices and Beliefs About Education Among Hispanic Families in Jacksonville, Florida, 2013
        B.A. Universidad Autónoma de Occidente, Cali, Columbia
        M. S. Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico D.F., Mexico
        Ed.D. University of North Florida, Jacksonville
        Currently Employed – Community Mobilization Director, Jacksonville Public Education Fund
• Dr. Angela Shoe

  - Dissertation Topic – A Review of TAP Programs in Florida: Do Program Components Match Student Outcomes?, 2009 
       B.S. The Ohio State University
       M.Ed. Cleveland State University
       Ed.D. University of North Florida, Jacksonville

       Currently Employed – Adjunct Faculty and Community Volunteer

• Dax Weaver (Cohort 18)

  - Dissertation topic: Theory and Application of Collaborative Evaluation

    Educational background

       BS from University of North Florida

       MPH from University of North Florida

       Current employment: Health-Tech Consultants, Inc.

• Dr. James Young

  - Dissertation Title - Assessing the Impact of Family Coaching on Parental Attitudes and Behaviors, 2007 
       B.S. Savannah State College
       M.A.T. Jacksonville University
       Ed.D University of North Florida, Jacksonville

       Currently Employed – Private Education Consultant, Turnaround Solutions, Inc., Jacksonville

FIE DSRA Advisory Board

• Advisory Board:

  Dr. Afesa Adams PhD.
  
  Dr. Katherine Kasten PhD.
  
  Dr. Cheryl Fountain EdD.
  
  Dr. Stephanie Wehry PhD.