Curent | Former A Student Scholar award has been established for masters and doctoral students aspiring to become faculty members in higher education and school leadership. Scholars are involved in a variety of activities and participate in a year-long seminar at the University of Vermont. In addition, Student Scholars collaborate with faculty at the University of Vermont as well as faculty fellows from across the eleven universities affiliated with the Institute.
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University of Minnesota Christopher J. Johnstone is a Research Associate at the National Center on Educational Outcomes at the University of Minnesota. His domestic research interests include universal design of assessments and instruction, accessible reading approaches, the inclusion of students with disabilities in standards-based education, and social justice issues in school and society. On a global level, he is interested in disability issues in relation to international development. Dr. Johnstone is holds a PhD in Educational Policy and Administration from the University of Minnesota and a Masters degree in Special Education from Syracuse University. He has taught in elementary, middle school, and postsecondary settings. |
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University of Utah Peter Miller is an assistant professor in the Department of Foundations and Leadership at Duquesne University. His research and teaching interests focus on leadership theory, university-school-community collaboration, and organizational theory. He received his doctorate at the University of Utah in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy. Peter received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, his master's degree from the University of Portland, and spent four years as a high school teacher and coach. |
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Sam Houston State University Franci Roberts earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Southern Illinois University. While raising four children and teaching, she also received a Master of Education degree in Administration from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Following a 25-year career as a teacher of gifted students in low income communities, Franci opened a private school to better meet the needs of bright and talented students. Franci completed a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership at Sam Houston University where her research interests included early learning, collaborative schools, and gifted education. Her goals are to continue working with gifted students, including those considered at risk, and to help prepare future teachers for the challenges they will encounter. |