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.

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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.