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Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Faculty
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Researches how early childhood stakeholders respond to and conceptualize policies affecting the the complex educational, cultural, and individual goals and aspirations of teachers, children, and their families.
![Photo of faculty member Christopher P Brown](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/christopher_brown_1529_thumb.jpg)
Teaches topics in civil rights and the intersection of law and policy in education; served as assistant secretary of education for Civil Rights during the Clinton administration.
![Photo of faculty member Norma V Cantu](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/norma_cantu_1466_thumb.jpg)
Examines collaborative approaches involving community organizations and stakeholders that improve academic achievement and reduce opportunity gaps for students. Also studies chronic absenteeism, the role of high school athletics in school settings, and computer science education.
![Photo of faculty member Joshua Childs](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/joshua_childs_3333_thumb.jpg)
Experienced urban school superintendent and executive leader who focuses on social justice and high academic success for all students, school leadership, and equity in educational opportunities.
![Photo of faculty member Paul Cruz](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/paul_cruz_5127_thumb.jpg)
Focuses on urban school and district leadership, inclusive practices for students with disabilities, and school improvement with an emphasis on addressing inequities in classrooms, schools, and communities.
![Photo of faculty member David E DeMatthews](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/david_dematthews_3956_thumb.jpg)
Examines the effects of state and federal policies on college access and completion outcomes for low-income and underrepresented populations including immigrant and English Learner students.
Expertise on the intersection of law and educational policies and practices focused on access, diversity, and equity in higher education, including affirmative action, freedom of expression and inclusion, and the use and influence of research in law.
![Photo of faculty member Liliana M Garces](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/liliana_garces_3750_thumb.jpg)
Focuses on student governance and involvement in the areas of college student government, the student body presidency, sorority/fraternity life, equity and justice issues, queer students and issues in higher education, and educational crises and emergencies.
![Photo of faculty member Michael A Goodman](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/michael_goodman_6918_thumb.jpg)
Examines principals and school-community engagement/community development and issues of educational equity and opportunity.
![Photo of faculty member Terrance L Green](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/terrance_green_2546_thumb.jpg)
Focuses on the politics and implementation of educational policy with an emphasis on school reform
![Photo of faculty member Jennifer J Holme](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/jennifer_holme_1525_thumb.jpg)
Bringing the experience of 28 years as dean of the College of Education, Justiz shares his expertise in topics of public policy, the politics of education, and providing equal access for minorities in education.
![Photo of faculty member Manuel J Justiz](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/manuel_justiz_1216_thumb.jpg)
Interests include academic administration, faculty in higher education, and college student development with research on college teaching and minorities in higher education.
![Photo of faculty member Marilyn C Kameen](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/marilyn_kameen_2862_thumb.jpg)
Works in support of first-generation, low-income and underserved populations in the areas of student development, retention, academic support, assessment and advising.
![Photo of faculty member Michael E Nava](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/michael_nava_6473_thumb.jpg)
Scholarly work has concentrated on understanding the processes related to the supervision of instruction, as well as on instructional leadership.
![Photo of faculty member M Ovando Villanueva](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/martha_ovando_2599_thumb.jpg)
Examines the experiences of faculty of color at predominantly White institutions; mentoring relationships between faculty and Black students; and work-life balance in academia.
![Photo of faculty member Richard J Reddick](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/richard_reddick_2621_thumb.jpg)
I study student success for children experiencing poverty. I analyze how school leadership and state policy facilitate student success across the education pipeline.
![Photo of faculty member Pedro Reyes](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/pedro_reyes_2622_thumb.jpg)
Prepares school district executives to lead socially just and equitable learning centers focused on academic excellence for all students.
![Photo of faculty member Sylvia R Reyna](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/sylvia_reyna_3969_thumb.jpg)
Leads the Project MALES (Mentoring to Achieve Latino Educational Success Initiative focused on Latino males in education; seeks to advance research-informed policy solutions that enhance educational outcomes for students in secondary and post-secondary education.
![Photo of faculty member Victor Saenz](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/victor_saenz_2636_thumb.jpg)
Studies how to ameliorate social inequities in the United States through higher education policy; focuses on college pathways at broad-access institutions, including community colleges.
![Photo of faculty member Lauren Schudde](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/lauren_schudde_3461_thumb.jpg)
Follows trends around cultural and racial identities, agency, migration, and social movements in education.
![Photo of faculty member Luis Urrieta](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/luis_urrieta_1426_thumb.jpg)
Specializes in urban education from a sociological and multicultural perspective, with a focus on minority youth in schools, particularly at the K-12 level.
![Photo of faculty member Angela Valenzuela](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/angela_valenzuela_2669_thumb.jpg)
Uses lenses from organizational sociology to study how district leaders, principals, coaches, and teachers implement policy
![Photo of faculty member Sarah L Woulfin](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/sarah_woulfin_6912_thumb.jpg)
Faculty Affiliates
Manages and coordinates multiple research and evaluation grants and contracts for the Educational Research Center.
![Photo of faculty member Celeste D Alexander](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/celeste_alexander_3455_thumb.jpg)
Focuses research on student success and graduation initiatives, including innovative college readiness assignments, student success programs and understanding the completion agenda.
![Photo of faculty member Cassandre Alvarado](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/cassandre_alvarado_2814_thumb.jpg)
Research interests center on student success at community colleges and the effects of enrollment status and developmental education on persistence and completion.
![Photo of faculty member Mike Bohlig](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/edward_bohlig_4005_thumb.jpg)
Focuses on preparing school professionals to address legal issues they will be required to consider as administrators based on her significant experience advising and representing public school officials and administrators in legal matters.
![Photo of faculty member Criselda G Elizalde](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/criselda_elizalde_3783_thumb.jpg)
Oversees the Centers community college relations and serves as a point of contact for state leaders, funders and national higher education organizations.
![Photo of faculty member Linda L Garcia](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/linda_garcia_4000_thumb.jpg)
Interests include higher education policy and planning focused on expanding participation in higher education, improving graduation rates, and ensuring success in the workforce.
![Photo of faculty member David W Gardner](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/david_gardner_7024_thumb.jpg)
Focuses on policies, practices, and interventions that promote social mobility and reduce socioeconomic stratification in K12 and higher education.
![Photo of faculty member Matt S Giani](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/matthew_giani_4003_thumb.jpg)
Executive Vice Chancellor of Operations and Public Affairs, Austin Community College
![Photo of faculty member Molly B Malcolm](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/molly_malcolm_7611_thumb.jpg)
Director of Assessment, Office of Admissions
Focuses on social justice leadership as well as specific strategies to create optimal learning environments for students and teachers.
![Photo of faculty member Glenn L Nolly](https://education.utexas.edu/wp-content/themes/elegant-education/dist/images/person-icon-400x500_0.jpeg)
President Emeritus, Huston Tillotson University
![Photo of faculty member Colette Pierce Burnette](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/colette_pierce_burnette_5120_thumb.jpg)
Centers research on college student identity development, personal branding for student leaders, and work/life integration for student affairs administrators
![Photo of faculty member Justin T Samuel](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/justin_samuel_4087_thumb.jpg)
Supports school leaders in their efforts to implement continuous improvement strategies that promote growth for self, staff, students, and community in his role as an external campus intervention team member, professional service provider and effective school framework facilitator.
![Photo of faculty member Trinidad San Miguel](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/trinidad_san_4007_thumb.jpg)
Academic technology, technology-enhanced learning, learning technologies, online education, college teaching and learning, course evaluations, design thinking, design pedagogy, learning experience design, and developing expertise in generative AI tools in higher education.
![Photo of faculty member Julie Schell](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/julie_schell_2841_thumb.jpg)
Focuses on university-wide campus climate initiatives such as developing inclusive classrooms, campus climate issues and support, and recruitment/retention of faculty of color at predominantly white institutions.
![Photo of faculty member Betty Jeanne Taylor](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/betty_taylor_3599_thumb.jpg)
Serves as the Associate Director for Student Learning and Development and researches post-qualitative and post-structuralist methodologies, discourse analysis, and gender performance.
![Photo of faculty member Aaron W Voyles](https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/aaron_voyles_3596_thumb.jpg)