EDL POLICIES

 

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.

Faculty

Name
Position

  • Nicholas Clegorne

    Nicholas Clegorne Professor, Department of Educational Leadership

    Dr. Nicholas ClegornePosition:
    Professor, Department of Educational Leadership

    Phone: (470) 578-2497
    Email: nclegorn@kennesaw.edu
    Location: 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

    Sheryl Croft Professor of Educational Leadership and Coordinator of the EDD Program

    S. CroftPosition:
    Professor of Educational Leadership and Coordinator of the EDD Program

    Phone: (470) 578-6401
    Email: scroft10@kennesaw.edu
    Location: BEB 460


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

  • Binbin DeVillar

    Binbin DeVillar Professor , International Education, Leadership & Research; Coordinator of Ed.S./Tier -II

    Binbin JiangPosition:
    Professor , International Education, Leadership & Research; Coordinator of Ed.S./Tier -II

    Phone: (470) 578-7817
    Email: bjiang@kennesaw.edu
    Location: 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

    Chinasa Elue Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Higher EducationDepartment of Educational Leadership

    Chinasa Elue, Ph.DPosition:
    Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Higher EducationDepartment of Educational Leadership

    Phone: (470) 578-2493
    Email: celue@kennesaw.edu
    Location: 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

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

    Adrian EppsPosition:
    Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Endowed Dean, Bagwell College of Education Professor of Educational Leadership

    Phone: (470) 578-2434
    Email: aepps6@kennesaw.edu
    Location: BEB 314


     

  • Sherry Everett

    Sherry Everett Limited Term Assistant Professor

    Sherry EveretPosition:
    Limited Term Assistant Professor

    Phone: (470) 578-2494
    Email: severe12@kennesaw.edu
    Location: 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.

  • Cathey Goodgame

    Cathey Goodgame Clinical Assistant Professor Program Coordinator, Tier I Cert-only and MEd Educational Leadership

    Goodgame Position:
    Clinical Assistant Professor Program Coordinator, Tier I Cert-only and MEd Educational Leadership

    Phone: (470) 578-2498
    Email: cgoodgam@kennesaw.edu
    Location: 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

    Keneisha Harrington Assistant Professor

    Dr. Keneisha HarringtonPosition:
    Assistant Professor

    Phone: (470) 578-2836
    Email: kharr345@kennesaw.edu
    Location: 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 Jimenez

    Albert Jimenez Associate Professor of Educational Leadership

    Albert M JimenezPosition:
    Associate Professor of Educational Leadership

    Phone: (470) 578-3352
    Email: ajimen17@kennesaw.edu
    Location: 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

    Arvin Johnson Interim Chair and Associate Professor of the Educational Leadership Department.

    Arvin JohnsonPosition:
    Interim Chair and Associate Professor of the Educational Leadership Department.

    Phone: (470) 578-3354
    Email: ajohn560@kennesaw.edu
    Location: 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.

  • Debalina Maitra

    Debalina Maitra Assistant Professor Teacher Leadership

    Debalina MaitraPosition:
    Assistant Professor Teacher Leadership

    Phone: (470) 578-7736
    Email: dmaitra1@kennesaw.edu
    Location: BEB 456


    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 Ota

    Michael Ota Assistant Professor Teacher Leadership

    Michael OtaPosition:
    Assistant Professor Teacher Leadership

    Phone: (470) 578-2951
    Email: mota1@kennesaw.edu
    Location: 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

    Jeffrey Robinson Clinical Assistant Professor

    Dr. RobinsonPosition:
    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Phone: (470) 578-6489
    Email: jrobi313@kennesaw.edu
    Location: 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

    Jen Wells Associate Professor of Higher Education

    Jen WellsPosition:
    Associate Professor of Higher Education

    Phone: (470) 578-4981
    Email: jwells42@kennesaw.edu
    Location: 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

  • Vanessa Younis Saho

    Vanessa Younis Saho Office Manager

    Position:
    Office Manager

    Phone: (470) 578-6888
    Email: vyouniss@kennesaw.edu
    Location: BEB 449


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