2025 Research Symposium
Current Trends in the Field of Education
Friday, April 11, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The School of Education will have a Research Symposium in Spring 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for faculty and current students, dissertation candidates, and alums to become involved in research presentations. We invite scholars and practitioners to attend virtually and present their research, dissertations, papers, conceptual discussions, book or article reviews, etc., or attend just for great conversation and networking. We will work with presenters on a joint symposium discussion for publication.
The Regent University School of Education Research Symposium offers research presentations from faculty, graduate students, and alumni to present their latest research through building a culture of scholarly inquiry and engagement. In advancing excellence in investigation, we show how the Regent School of Education research is making a transformative impact on education and society through Christian Leadership to Change the World. Sessions are designed to facilitate faculty in presenting their research and to assist students/alums in various aspects of graduate studies and career development.
*Please check your email for the password to access the conference.
Cost: Free (Presenters and Attendees)
Location: Virtual
Schedule
Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Abstract Submission Deadline | Monday, March 31, 2025 |
| Registration Deadline for Presenters | Monday, March 31, 2025 |
| Registration Deadline for Attendees | Monday, April 7, 2025 |
| Final Program of Presenters Posted | Monday, April 7, 2025 |
| Symposium | Friday, April 11, 2025 |
Contact: Brenda Vaughan
- Call for Abstracts Deadline: Monday, March 31, 2025.
- Submission Guidelines: Proposals should be 250-300 words written in APA style. Download template.
- Notification of Acceptance: All accepted proposals will be notified via email by the roundtable chair.
- Broad Topics to Consider:
- Teacher & Admin Preparation
- Mental Health for K-12 and Higher Education
- Financial, Funding, & Policy Issues
- AI Education
The Symposium will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET via Zoom. We will have a welcome/prayer and our plenary speaker from 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. ET, followed by 18 presenters (20-minute sessions/presenter).
Friday, April 11, 2025
| Presenter | Presentation Topic | Time (Eastern) |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome/Prayer | Welcome/Prayer | 9:00 a.m. – 9:05 a.m. |
| Plenary Speaker – Dr. Jahkari “JT” Taylor | Topic TBD | 9:05 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. |
| TBD | TBD | 9:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. |
| TBD | TBD | 9:50 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. |
Dr. Jahkari “JT” Taylor
Dr. Jahkari “JT” Taylor is an award-winning educator, researcher, published author of 10 books, part-time Director of Operations for Communities in Schools of Hampton Roads, and a full-time educational consultant. He currently serves as the President and CEO of Purpose Pushers LLC, where he partners with non-profit organizations, K-12 schools, colleges, and universities nationwide to deliver dynamic professional learning opportunities.
Dr. Taylor partners with school leaders and teachers in three key areas: 1) Organizational Leadership, 2) Instructional Leadership, and 3) Professional Development Planning. He is committed to building individual capacity while inspiring organizational success.
He has over 18 years of experience as an educational consultant, Director of Operations, Title 1 instructional coach, and special education teacher. He has presented at the national conferences of many professional organizations and has been featured in a WHRO commercial titled “The Teaching Profession.”
Dr. Taylor was the Iota Phi Lambda Emerald Educator, Teacher of the Year at Oscar F. Smith High School, Overall City-Wide Teacher of the Year for Chesapeake Public Schools, and 2019 ASCD Emerging Leader. In 2021, Dr. Taylor was selected as one of Inside Business’s Top 40 Under 40 in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia for exemplifying success in business and commitment to community service.
He has four earned degrees, including two master’s and a Doctor of Philosophy in Advanced Educational Leadership from Regent University.
Dr. Taylor’s life’s mission is “to play a pivotal role in the transformation of communities.” His motto is simple: “Know Your Why!”
Registration is now closed. Please contact Brenda Vaughan if you have any questions.