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M. Gail Derrick, Ed.D.
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M. Gail Derrick, Ed.D.

Regent University’s adjunct professors are rigorously selected so that they help students grow in knowledge and faith. These professors, who teach on a contractual basis, must be dedicated to Christ-centered teaching and learning; have a record of or potential for academic scholarship; possess the ability to teach undergraduate-level and/or graduate-level courses, and embrace Regent’s Identity and Mission statements and subscribe to a statement of Christian faith.

Bio

Dr. M. Gail Derrick received her Doctor of Education Degree in Higher Education Administration in 2001 from The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. She earned her M.A. in Education and Human Development with an endorsement in Secondary Administration also from The George Washington University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education with an endorsement in General Science and Pre-Algebra from Virginia Wesleyan College.

She was previously with Virginia Beach City Public Schools as a middle school science teacher, coordinator of middle school science, administrative coordinator in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and the Regional Director for Academic Affairs for Troy State University, Atlantic Region.

Derrick has presented at local, national and international conferences, and has co-chaired national and international conferences. She is a reviewer for journals and textbooks, and served on committees and boards including the Fulbright Board of Directors, Pharrell Williams FOHTA, Abukloi Board and the VDOE Adult Advisory Committee.

Derrick participated in the 2009 Búsquedas Investigativas: Investigación De La Práctica Educativa Cubana (Academic Explorations: Researching Cuban Educational Practices) trip to Cuba as part of an educational group collaborating with Cuban educators to facilitate mutual understanding of the teaching and learning process. She also participated as a Fulbright Specialist in fall 2010 to train Hungarian educators in American pedagogy for teaching at-risk and high-needs Roma students with a limited educational foundation.

Derrick’s research interests are self-efficacy and adult learning including the factors associated with learner autonomy. She is also interested in creating environments conducive to learning and facilitating learner autonomy in an online setting as well as the role of culture in teaching and learning.

Credentials

Doctorate in Higher Education Administration, May 2001, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Title of Dissertation: The Measurement of the Intentions to Exhibit Persistence in the Adult Autonomous Learner. Dissertation Chair: Dr. Gary Confessore, Professor Emeritus, The George Washington University. Masters of Arts in Education and Human Development, August 1988, Endorsement in Secondary Administration, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education, May 1982, Endorsement in General Science and Pre- Algebra, Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk, Virginia Associate of Science in Education, August 1980, Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Publications

Books

Derrick, M.G. & Roberson, L. (2000).A tapestry of knowledge Volume II,(Co-Eds.) Professional Printing Center, Chesapeake, VA.

Jordan, H.M., Derrick, M.G. &, Hunter, E. (2008).Ladies who lead, voices of authentic character: Women in the role of school superintendent.Xlibras Publishing, www.xlibras.com.

Derrick, M.G. & Ponton, M.K. (2009).Emerging directions in self-directed learning,(Co- Eds.). Discovery Association Publications.

Articles and Book Chapters

Derrick, M.G. (2000).The measurement of the intentions to exhibit persistence in the adult autonomous learner(Doctoral dissertation, The George Washington University, 2001). Dissertation Abstracts International,62/05, 2533.

Derrick, M.G.(2001). Persistence, a conative factor of the adult autonomous learner.In H.B. Long & Associates (Eds.),New ideas about self-directed learning.Schaumburg, IL: Motorola University Press.Book Chapter.

Derrick, M.G.(2001).Reflections on the history of gender bias and inequality in education, Essays in Education,1.

Derrick, M.G. & Carr, P. B. (June 2001).Thedevelopment of instrumentation that assesses an adult's intention to exhibit resourcefulness and persistence in autonomous learning.Conference Program and Proceedings. The National Conference on the Adult Learner, June 3-6, 2001, p. 125.

Jordan, H.M., Derrick, M.G., Crandell, J. & Schuster, R. (Spring 2002).The best of both worlds- the hybrid program,Essays in Education,1(1).

Derrick, M.G. (2002).Persistence and the adult autonomous learner.In H.B. Long & Associates (Eds.),Twenty-First Century Advances in Self-Directed Learning, Schaumburg, IL: Motorola University Press.Book Chapter.

Ruelland, D., Gabrielle, D., Derrick, M.G., Pilling-Cormick, J. & Piskurich, G. (2002). Supporting learners for e-learning.Brief Paper,2002 E-Learn Conference Proceedings Journal.(http://dl.aace.org/9487).

Derrick, M.G. (2003).Understanding learner autonomy and autonomous learning as it relates to self-directed learning.In H.B. Long & Associates (Eds.),Current Developments in E-Learning and Self-Directed Learning, Schaumburg, IL: Motorola University Press.Book Chapter.

Derrick, M.G., & Jordan, H.M.(2003). Servant professorship – the theology of the chalkboard.eJournal of College and Character[Online], Available: http://www.collegevalues.org/spirit.cfm?id=1054&a=1

Derrick, M.G., Carr, P.B. & Ponton, M.K. (2003).Facilitating and understanding autonomy in adult learners.New Horizons in Adult Education[Online],17(2). Available: http://www.nova.edu/~aed/newhorizons.html.

Derrick, M.G. & Flannagan, J.S. (Summer 2003).Improving student learning one-lesson-at- a-time, ENC Focus (Eisenhower National Clearinghouse), (http://www.enc.org/features/focus/achive/lessonstudy/document)

Derrick, M.G. & Pilling-Cormick, J. (2003).Foundations for lifelong learning: building successful self-directed e-learning approaches from K-12 to higher education (Full paper,2003 E-Learn Conference Proceedings Journal. (http://dl.aace.org/13973).

Derrick, M.G. (2004).Supporting learners for e-learning: creating a culture of lifelong learning.New Directions for Adult and Continuing Educationentitled "Facilitating Learning in Online Environments." Edited by S.R. Aragon, Ph.D. Spring, 2004.Jossey-Bass.Book Chapter.

Ponton, M.K., Carr, P.B. & Derrick, M.G. (2004).A path analysis of the conative factors associated with autonomous learning.International Journal of Self-Directed Learning, 1 (1), 59-69.

Ponton, M.K., Derrick, M.G. & Wiggers, N.R. (2004).Using asynchronous e-learning to develop autonomous learners.Proceedings of the World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education.Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.Available online athttp://dl.aace.org/16626.

Derrick, M.G., Ponton, M.K. & Carr, P.B. (2004).A preliminary analysis of learner autonomy in online and face-to-face settings.International Journal of Self-Directed Learning.2(1), 62-70.

Ponton, M.K., Derrick, M.G., Hall, J.M., Rhea N.E. & Carr, P.B. (2005).The relationship between self-efficacy and autonomous learning: The development of new instrumentation.International Journal of Self-Directed Learning.2(1), 50-61.

Ponton, M.K., Derrick, M.B. & Carr, P.B. (2005).The relationship between resourcefulness and persistence in adult autonomous learning.Adult Education Quarterly,55(2), 116-128.

Ponton, M.K., Derrick, M.G., Confessore, G.J. & Rhea, N.E. (2005).The role of self-efficacy in autonomous learning.International Journal of Self-Directed Learning, 2(2), 81-90.Available:http://www.sdlglobal.com/docs/2.2IJSDLfinal.pdf.

Derrick, M.G. (March 7, 2005).Fostering autonomous learning in online education.Regent University eNews,(5), 5.http://www.regent.edu/admin/ctl/newsletter/2005/02-21-05.htm.

Derrick, M.G., Carr, P.B. & Ponton, M.K. (2006).Enhancing and facilitating self-efficacious behaviors in distance learning environments.New Horizons in Adult Education. (19)3.

Rhea, N.E., Rovai, A.P., Ponton, M.K., Derrick, M.G. & Davis, J.M. (2005). Student comments on anonymous course evaluations: Online vs. F2F.World Conference on E- Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, 2005,2362-2368.

Rovai, A.P., Ponton, M.K., Derrick, M.G. & Davis, J.M. (2006).Student evaluation of teaching in the virtual and traditional classrooms: A comparative analysis.Internet and Higher Education,(9)1, 23-35.Available:doi:10.1016/j.iheduc.2005.11.002

Derrick, M.G., Ponton, M.K., Rhea, N.E. & Kohns, J.W. (2005). Differences in learner autonomy in online and face-to-face environments.World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government,Healthcare, & Higher Education, 2005,1992-1997.

Rovai, A.P., Ponton, M.K., Derrick, M.G., Rhea, N.E. & Flannagan, J.S.(2006). An exploration of attitudinal and situational factors related to intrinsic motivation and autonomy in teacher education students.Journal of Technology and Teacher Education. *Recipient of the 2006 Best Research Paper, National University Teaching Network.

Derrick, M.G.(2006). American adult educators: Quintessential autobiographies by adult educators of the twenty-first century.Edited K.B. Armstrong & L.W.Nabb.Book Chapter.

Carr, P. B. & Derrick, M.G. (December 2006).Why and when does it make sense to go global. Effective Executive.The ICFAI University Press, pp. 6-10.

Rhea, N.E., Rovai, A.P., Ponton, M.K., Derrick, M.G. & Davis, J.M. (2007).The effect of computer-mediated communication on anonymous end-of-course teaching evaluations. International Journal on E-Learning, 6(4),581-592. *Invited paper from E-Learn 2005.

Derrick, M.G. & Jordan, H.M. (2007).Chapter 13: Organizational strategies for success.In A.P. Rovai, L.B. Gallien, Jr. & H.R. Stiff-Williams (Eds.).Closing the African American achievement gap in higher education. New York: Teachers College Press.

Derrick, M.G., Rovai, A.P., Ponton, M.K., Confessore, G.J. & Carr, P.B. (2007). An examination of the relationship of gender, marital status, and prior educational attainment and learner autonomy.Educational Research and Reviews, 2(1), 1-8.

Derrick, M.G. (2007).Chapter: Children's Issues in Grenada.In S. Lutjens (Ed.) The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Children's Issues Worldwide:North American and Caribbean. Greenwood Publishing Group.

Flannagan, J.S. & Derrick, M.G. (2008). Planning professional development using big ideas in science.Journal of Virginia Science Education,Volume 3, Number 1, 13-17.

Carr, P.B. & Derrick, M.G. (December 2008).Learner centered leadership. Conference Proceedings, Caribbean Area Network for Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education (CANQATE) Conference, Bermuda.

Derrick, M.G., & Carr. P.B. (December 2008).Global learning and education for the 21st century.HRM Review. Rs. 90, The ICFAI University Press, pp. 16-19.

Derrick, M.G. (2009). Curiosity and adult learners. In M.G. Derrick & M.K. Ponton (Eds.). Emerging directions in self-directed learning. Chicago: Discovery Association Publishing House.

Derrick, M.G., Coe, J.G. & Carr, P.B. (February 2009).Entrepreneur education and learning.MBA Review, Rs.60, The ICFAI University Press.

Carr, P.B. & Derrick, M.G. (March 2009). Managing troubled times or leading: The role of leadership for the effective executive.Effective Executive,Rs. 90,The ICFAI University Press.

Coe, J.G. & Derrick, M.G.(April 2009). Economic failure and education collapse. MBA Review,The ICFAI University Press.

Derrick, M.G. & Carr, P.B. (May 2009).Human resource development: Challenges of the 21stcentury.HRM Review, The ICFAI University Press.

Derrick, M.G. (July 2009). Self-directed leadership in turbulent times.MBA Review,The ICFAI University Press.

Derrick, M.G. & Huang, J. (November 2009). Developing intercultural competence: What skills do future business leaders need to know? MBA Review,The ICFAI University Press.

Derrick, M.G. (2012). The inventory of learner persistence. In M.C. Bocarnea, R.A. Reynolds & J.D. Baker (Eds.),Instruments, data collection and electronic measurements: Organizational advancements. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Wighting, M. & Derrick, M.G. (2012).Measuring perceived learning in higher education.Chapter 25.Research on Teacher Education and Training,AthensInstitute for Education and Research.

Derrick, M. & Wighting, M. (2015). Student Achievement in Higher Education.In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (pp. 1083-1087). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Wighting, M. & Derrick, G. (2015). Relationships between sense of community and academic achievement: A comparison among teacher preparation candidates in an online program.In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015(pp. 3178-3183). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Jordan, H., Hunter, E., Lee, I.C., Wighting, M. & Derrick, M.G. (2016). Tablet Technology for Educators. InProceedings of Global Learn 2016(pp. 94-100). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Affiliations

Professional Affiliations Past/Present:

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE)

Commission of Professors of Adult Education (CPAE)

Commission on International Adult Education (CIAE) International Self-Directed Learning Society (ISDLS)

Phi Delta Kappa (PDK)

National Association of Science Teachers (NSTA)

National Staff Development Council (NSDC) Women Education Leaders in Virginia (WELV)

Awards

Invited Participant, World Science Forum, Rio de Janeiro, Member Fulbright Academy, 2013

Research Award, National Association for Alternative Certification (NAAC) with Dr. Mervyn Wighting, 2010

Faculty Award for Excellence, Regent University, 2009

Professor of the Year School of Education, Regent University, 2008

The Gary J. Confessore award for Scholarly Achievement at The Autonomous Learning World Caucus at Exeter College and Linton Lodge, University of Oxford, 2007

The Distinguished Alumnus Award, Virginia Wesleyan College, 2007

Best Research Paper, National University Teaching Network (NUTN) with Drs. A.P. Rovai, M.K. Ponton, N.E. Rhea, & J.S. Flannagan, 2006

Faculty Research Grant

Program Evaluation: Regent University, Student Evaluation of Teaching 2005-06. Rovai, A.P., Ponton, M. K., Derrick, M.G. & Davis, J.M.

Teacher Training: Regent University, Measuring Professional Development Interventions Among Teachers in Kenya: A Comparison of Instructional Methods 2011-2012. Wighting, M. & Derrick, M.G.

Follow-Up Evaluation: Regent University, Retention and Attrition of Career Switchers Over a 10 Year Span 2013-2014. Wighting, M. & Derrick, M.G.

Research Evaluation: Switching Successfully? A Full Investigation Into Regent University Alumni Career Switchers' Performance and Retention In The Teaching Profession. 2015-2016, Wighting, M. & Derrick, M.G.

Book Proposal: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Competency and Relationship Building, 2016-2017. Derrick, M.G., Wighting, M. and Jordan, H.

Presentations & Conference Papers

Summer Administrator Conference, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA, 1999. Instructional Strategies for Success.

Summer Administrator Conference, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA, 2000. Mining for Talent with Dr. S. Magula.

15th International Self-Directed Learning Symposium, Boynton Beach, FL, 2001. Persistence and the Adult Autonomous Learner.

The National Conference on the Adult Learner, New Orleans, LA, 2001. Paper: Title: Understanding and Assessing the Adult Autonomous Learner with Dr. P.B. Carr.

16th International Self-Directed Learning Symposium, Boynton Beach, FL, 2002. Paper: Understanding Learner Autonomy and Autonomous Learning as it Relates to Self-Directed Learning.

Building Success for All Students, Alexandria, VA, 2002. Title: Using Data to Improve Student Achievement

E-Learn 2002 World Conference, Montreal, Canada, 2002. Title of Presentation: Supporting Learners for E-Learning (Panel Discussion).

National Staff Development Conference, Boston, MA, 2002. Title: Addressing the Needs of the Adult Learner: Using Technology and Adult Learning Styles to Support the Achievement of Advanced Degrees with Dr. H.M. Jordan.

17th Annual International Self-Directed Learning Symposium, Cocoa Beach, FL, 2003. Paper: Data Analysis of the Learner Autonomy Profile: The Findings with Dr. M.K. Ponton and Dr. P.B. Carr. Paper: Enhancing and Facilitating Self-efficacious Behaviors in Distance Learning Environments with Dr. M.K. Ponton and Dr. P.B. Carr. Presentation: Title: Facilitating Learning in Online Environments with Dr. D. Gabrielle and Dr. J. Pilling-Cormick

E-Learn 2003 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education in Phoenix, AZ, 2003. Paper: Foundations for Lifelong Learning: Building Successful Self-Directed E-Learning Approaches From K-12 to Higher Education with Dr. J. Pilling-Cormick

18th International Self-Directed Learning Symposium, Cocoa Beach, FL, 2004. Paper: The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy in Autonomous Learning with Dr. M.K. Ponton and Dr. P.B. Carr. Paper: A Comparative Analysis of Learner Autonomy in Online and Face-To-Face Settings with Dr. M.K. Ponton and Dr. P.B. Carr. Paper: The Little Engine That Could: The Real Exercise of Control with Dr. P.B. Carr and Dr. M.K. Ponton.

The National Science Teachers Association International Roundtable. Atlanta, GA, 2004. Paper: Nurturing the Spirit for Lifelong Learning.

E-Learn 2004 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education, Washington, D.C., 2004. Paper: Using Asynchronous E-learning to Develop Autonomous Learners with Dr. M.K. Ponton and Dr. N. Rhea.

19th International Self-Directed Learning Symposium, Cocoa Beach, FL, 2005. Paper: A comparative analysis of learner autonomy in online and face-to-face settings with Dr. M.K. Ponton, Dr. Alfred Rovai and Dr. P.B. Carr. Paper: An Inquiry of Avenues for Facilitating Learner Autonomy in Asynchronous Learning Networks: An Investigation of Dialogue Methods with Dr. P.B. Carr and Dr. M.K. Ponton. Paper: The Role of Self-Efficacy in Autonomous Learning with Dr. M.K. Ponton, Dr. G. J. Confessore and Dr. N.E. Rhea.

Phi Delta Kappa Tidewater Chapter #1098, Motivation for Lifelong Learning, Virginia Beach, VA, 2005.

American Association of University Women, Virginia State Conference, Alexandria, VA, 2005. Ladies Who Lead: Voices of Authentic Character with Dr. H. M. Jordan.

E-Learn 2005 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education, Vancouver, Canada, 2005. Paper: Students Comments on Anonymous Course Evaluations with Dr. M.K. Ponton and Dr. N. Rhea. Paper: A Comparison of Online and Face-to-Face Learner Autonomy with Dr. M.K. Ponton and Dr. N. Rhea.

20th International Self-Directed Learning Symposium, Cocoa Beach, FL, 2006. Presentation:

The Triumvirate of Research Method: Enhancing Autonomous Learning Environments through Pragmatic Enquiry with Dr. P.B. Carr and Dr. M.K. Ponton.

The George Washington University Women's Leadership Conference, Mt. Vernon, VA, 2006. Paper: Contemporary Dimensions of Leadership and Women with Dr. H.M. Jordan.

Regent University School of Undergraduate Studies Fall Faculty Workshop, 2006. Presentation: Developing Autonomous Learners in Higher Education Programs.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Atlanta, GA, 2006. Presentation: School Improvement is not a Dirty Word with Mr. E. Holstrom and Dr. H.M. Jordan.

21st International Self-Directed Learning Symposium, Cocoa Beach, FL, 2007. Paper: Review of the Finding on the Relationship of Curiosity and Autonomous Learning with Dr. M.K. Ponton, Dr. P.B. Carr, Dr. A.P. Rovai and Dr. J.G. Coe.

Women Education Leaders in Virginia (WELV), Charlottesville, VA, 2007. Presentation: Authentic Leadership and Autonomy with Dr. H.M. Jordan.

American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE), Norfolk, VA, 2007. Roundtable: Facilitating Lifelong Learning: The Role of Theory in Program Development and Planning for Adult Learners.

22nd International Self-Directed Learning Symposium, Cocoa Beach, FL, 2008. Paper: Curiosity and the Adult Learner with Dr. M.K. Ponton, Dr. P.B. Carr and Chris Slater. Paper: An Agentic Perspective Contrasting Autonomous Learning with Self Directed Learning with Dr. M.K. Ponton and Dr. P.B. Carr. Paper: A Mixed Method Study of Autonomous Learning Among Successful Doctoral Students with B. Powell and Dr. M.K. Ponton.

National Science Teachers Association Conference, Boston, MA, 2008. Presentation: Using Data to Design Professional Development with Dr. J.S. Flannagan.

Women Education Leaders of Virginia (WELV), Charlottesville, VA, 2008. Presentation: Leadership Shift: Preparing Women for the 21st Century with Dr. H.M. Jordan and Dr. E. Hunter.

Caribbean Area Network for Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education (CANQATE) Conference, Bermuda, 2008. Paper and Presentation: Learner Centered Leadership with Dr. P.B. Carr.

American Association for Adult and Continuing Education Conference (AAACE), Denver, CO, 2008. Presentation: The Role of Curiosity in Adult Learning with C. Slater.

American Association for Adult and Continuing Education Conference (AAACE), Cleveland, OH, 2009. Presentation: Bridging the Theory to Practice Gap with Adult Learners in the Online Environment.

Búsquedas Investigativas: Investigación De La Práctica Educativa Cubana, (Academic Explorations: Researching Cuban Educational Practices), A Research Trip to Havana and Sancti Spíritus Province, Cuba, 2009. Panel discussion with Cuban education leaders on K-12 education, higher education and policy issues.

National Association for Alternative Certification (NAAC), Summerlin, NV, 2010. Paper and Presentation: Switching Away from the 20th Century with Dr. Mervyn Wighting. Paper and Presentation: Teacher Motivation and Orientation for Teaching: A Comparison Between Teachers Preparing for Alternative Certification and Teachers Preparing for Traditional Licensure with Dr. Mervyn Wighting. *Recipient of the 2010 NAAC Research Grant Award.

E-Learn 2010 World Conference, E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare & Higher Education, Orlando, FL, 2010. Paper and Presentation: Lucking, R.A., Wighting, M.J., Perron, N. & Derrick, M.G. Questions of Academic Rigor and Workload Relative to Perceived Learning in Three Learning Venues.

AAACE, Association for Adult & Continuing Education 59th International Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL, 2010. Presentation: Wighting, M.J. and Derrick, M.G., Measuring perceived learning and learning assessed by grades. Presentation: Derrick, M.G and Wighting, M.J., Development of Autonomous Learners in an Online Ed.D. Program. Presentation: Lucking, R.A., Wighting, M.J., Perron, N. and Derrick, M.G. Questions of Academic Rigor and Workload Relative to Perceived Learning in Three Learning Venues.

Annual Roundtable of Leadership Research and Practice, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA, 2011. Presentation: The Role of Curiosity in Learning and Leadership.

Association of Christian Schools International ACSI Nexus Virtual, Delivery of 3-part Webinar on Best Practices in Science Instruction, 2012.

Association of Christian Schools International ACSI Red Lion Christian Academy, Bear, DE, 2012. Teaching to Diverse Learners and Classroom Management Professional Development Seminars.

National University Telecommunication Network (NUTN) Conference, Kansas City, MO, 2012. Measuring Sense of Community and Student Motivation in a Transition to Teaching Program, with M.J. Wighting.

E-Learn 2012, World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education, Montreal, Canada, 2012. Sense of Community and Orientation to Teaching Motivation in an Online Career Switcher Program with M. Wighting and R. Spruce.

National University Technology Network (NUTN) Conference, Albuquerque, NM, 2013. Preparing Kenyan Educators for Online Learning with M. Wighting.

25th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Ponta Vedra Beach, FL, 2014. Switching Successfully? An Investigation Into Alumni Career Switchers' Performance and Retention In The Teaching Profession with M. Wighting.

May 30-June 1, 2014, The 2014 Teaching Professor Annual Conference, Boston, MA, Bridging the Theory to Practice Gap with Adult Learners in the Online Environment, with M. Wighting and H. Jordan.

Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Las Vegas, NV, 2015. Presentation and Paper: Relationships between sense of community and academic achievement: A comparison among teacher preparation candidates in an online program with M. Wighting. Presentation and Paper: Student Achievement in Higher Education with M. Wighting.

National Association for Alternative Education, New Orleans, LA, 2016. Presentation and Paper: Alternative licensure teachers: Impact on children's learning plus retention rates with M. Wighting.

VACTE/ATE-VA Conference, Roanoke College, VA, 2016. Presentation and Paper: Still teaching … and effectively? An investigation into retention rates and teaching success of Career Switcher alumni with M. Wighting and H. Jordan. Presentation and Paper: Increasing Intentionality: Tablet Technology in Teacher Preparation with H. Jordan, E. Hunter and M. Wighting.

AACE Global Conference, Limerick City, Ireland, 2016. Presentation and Paper: Tablet Technology for Educators: H. Jordan, E. Hunter, C. Lee and M. Wighting.