Patrick
M. Jenlink, Ed.D., Professor, received his doctorate from Oklahoma State
University. A former superintendent and principal, his research interests
include systems design, process facilitation, in-service and pre-service
education, leadership development, and learning theory in professional learning
communities. His areas of specialization within doctoral program include
research methodology, and foundations of philosophy and ethics of school
leaders. Primarily a qualitative researcher, his current research projects
include a study focused on case studies of teacher learning and constructivist
pedagogy, a study expanding the application of activity theory in professional
development, and a study of teacher leaders in a twenty-five district consortium
in the Detroit, Michigan area. He previously served as editor for the NCPEA
Yearbook. Dr. Jenlink may be contacted at (936) 468-2908 or pjenlink@sfasu.edu.