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Dr. John Leonard
Abbreviated Vitae
Associate Professor
Department of Secondary Education & Educational Leadership
jleonard@sfasu.edu
Ed.D.exas A&M University, 1989, Educational Administration
M. S.University of Illinois, 1973, Music Education
B.A. Southwest Texas State University, 1971, Music Education
Harris, S., Ballenger, J., Crocker, C., Leonard, J., Runnels, S. Lowery, S. (August 2004) Aspiring principal perceptions: are mentor principals modeling standards-based leadership? Mentoring and Tutoring, Vol. 12, No. 2.
Lindauuer, P., Petrie, G., Leonard, J., Gooden, J. and Bennett, B. (2003). Preparing principals for leadership success. ERS Spectrum, Journal of Research and Information, Winter, Vol. 21, No. 1.
Ballenger, J., Harris, S., Leonard, J. (Spring 2005). Modeling standards-based leadership; Enablers and barriers for principals. Educational Research Center, Vol. VII. Nacogdoches, TX: Stephen F. Austin State University.
Book Review: Mentoring across boundaries (March 2004). National Association of Secondary School Principals Bulletin (Vol. 88 No. 638), 89-91.
Leonard. J. Recognition in the Structure of Schooling and the Formation of Identity: "Value-Added Community: Cognizance of Induction-Year Diversity." American Educational Studies Association. Mexico City (October 29-November 2, 2003).
Ballenger, J., Harris, S. & Leonard, J. Modeling Standards-Based leadership: Enablers and Barriers for Principals. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Annual Conference. Branson, Missouri (August 3-6, 2004).
Ballenger, J., Alford, A., Carpenter, G. Leonard, J., Coleman, C., Trautman, P. & Sampson, P. Are We Missing the Mark in Our Leadership Preparation Program?: Graduate Perceptions. SERA: New Orleans, LA. (February 10, 2005).
Harris, S., Ballenger, J., & Leonard, J. Aspiring Principal Perceptions: How Often Do Mentor Principals Model Texas Instructional Leadership Standards. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration: Annual Conference. Sedona, Arizona (August 5-8, 2003).
Harris, S., Ballenger, J. & Leonard, J. Mentor Principals, Aspiring Principals and Mandated Texas Competencies. Southwest Education Research Association Annual Conference. Dallas, Texas (February 5-7, 2004).
Harris, S., Ballenger, J., Crocker, C., Leonard, J., Runnels, S. & Lowery, S. Are Principals Modeling the State Standards? 57th Annual Summer Conference. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration. Sedona, Arizona (August 5-8, 2003).
Harris, S., Ballenger, J., Lowery, S., Leonard, J. & Runnels, S. Mentoring Aspiring Principals. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Conference-Within-A-Conference. San Francisco, CA (February 19-22, 2004).
Leonard, J. Harris, J., Ballenger, J. & Zachary, F. principal competency training: Substantive or Superficial. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Annual Conference. Branson, Missouri (August 3-6, 2004).
Leonard, J., Trautman, D. & Coleman, C. Mentoring Aspiring Principals. NCPEA Conference: Washington, DC. (July 26-29, 2005).
Leonard, J. & Stewart, L. The Mis-underestimation of the Value of Aesthetics in Public Education. Symposium: Democracy and education for a Changing America: Dewey's Philosophy Revisited. UCEA Convention 2005. Nashville, TN. (November 13, 2005).
Ballenger, J., Alford, A., Carpenter, G. & Leonard, J. Are Principals Prepared to Lead? Ask Those Who Just Finished their Preparation Program. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Conference-Within-A-Conference. San Antonio, TX (February 17-20, 2005).
Ballenger, J., Alford, B., Leonard, J. Carpenter, G. Stewart, L., Trautman, D., & Coleman, C. Real-time Action Research: A New Scholarship. First Council of Professors of Educational Administration. San Antonio: TASA Mid-Winter Conference. (January 30, 2006).
Leonard, J., Coleman, C, & Trautman, D. Mentoring New Principals. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Conference-Within-A-Conference. San Antonio, TX. (February 17-20, 2005).
Leonard, J. Transforming School Services. Texas Association of School Boards Spring Workshop. Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX (May 6, 2004.
Leonard, J. Selecting Highly Qualified Teachers: Successful Interviewing Keys. Secondary Education Department Student Teacher Conference (April 2003).
Stewart, L., Ballenger, J., Carpenter, G., Coleman, J., Leonard, J. Trautman, D. & Wallace, T. Teacher perceptions of Advisor (Mentor) programs in Public education. San Antonio: TASA Mid-Winter Conference. (February 1, 2006).
Dissertation Committees:
Hathorn, Conley (2003). Principal perceptions of bullying in 7th and 8th grade Texas schools. Unpublished doctoral dissertation: Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX.
Schultz, Jeffery R. (2006). Impacts of the Standards Movement on Fine Arts Instruction in Public schools: A Narrative Inquiry. Unpublished doctoral dissertation: Stephen F. Austin State University (Co-Chair).
Wellman, Wendell. (2006). Uncommon Leadership for Unordinary Times: Dynamic Scholar-Practioner Leadership Through Spirituality. Unpublished doctoral dissertation: Stephen F. Austin State University.
Professional Activities:
NCATE Co-Coordinator.
NCATE Standard 2 Committee.
Editor, COE Annual Report.
Dean's Council Representative (2004-Present).
Participant: Texas Principal Preparation Network Lighthouse Initiative.
Domain Coordinator. NCPEA Connexions Project.
Search Committee: Secondary Education Assistant/Associate Professor. Summer 2003 (Vacancy # 023-05).
Inductee: Phi Delta Kappa (Spring 2003).
Host: Texas Association of School Boards Area School Board Workshop. Stephen F. Austin State University. May, 8, 2003.
Recording Secretary: Department of Educational Administration. Stephen F. Austin State University.
WebCT Certified Online Instructor (April 30, 2004).