Faculty

Dr. Jane BeeseAssociate Professor

"Keep up with the readings and assignments and try not to fall behind. The fast-paced program allows you to immerse yourself in the content. Engage in conversation with your peers, invest time in the materials, and take away everything you can!"

Degrees Held:

• Ed.D. in Educational Foundations and Leadership – The University of Akron, 2008
• M.A. in Music Education – Case Western Reserve University, 1991
• B.A. in Music Performance – The University of Akron, 1987
• B.A. in Music History and Literature – The University of Akron, 1987

Career Highlights:

Recent Publications

Martin, J. L., & Beese, J. A. (2018). Disappearing feminists: Removing critical voices from academe. Forum on Public Policy. 2018(1). Retrieved from http://forumonpublicpolicy.com/journals-2/online-journals/volume-2018-no-2/ *

Beese, J. A., & Martin, J. L. (2017). The bathroom case: Creating a supportive school environment for transgender and gender nonconforming students. Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership. *

Beese, J., & Martin, J. (2017). Socioeconomic status and student opportunity: A case of disrespect or teenage rebellion? Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership.*

Sutton, L., Beese, J., & Puckett, T. (2017). Special needs students in the struggle for the character of schooling in America. International Journal of Education Reform, 26(4). 289-304.*

Beese, J. & Martin, J (2016). Pink is for girls: A case of single sex education. Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership, 19(4), 86-101.*

Martin, J. & Beese, J. (2016). Title IX: Collective responsibilities for educators and administrators. Journal of Campus Title IX Compliance and Best Practice, 2(1),1-6.*

Beese, J. A., & Martin, J. L. (2016). Misrepresenting Brown: Are Ohio schools lost in the free market? General implication for urban education. Urban Education. DOI 10.1177/0042085916666929. [Online first. For more information about online first, see: http://journals.sagepub.com/page/help/online-first *

Martin, J. & Beese, J. (2016). Girls talk back: Changing school culture through feminist and service-learning pedagogies. The High School Journal.*

Recent Accreditation Research and Reports

Beese, J. (2016). Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership: District Level Spa Report. Submitted to Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC).

Books and Other Contributions

Beese, J., & Martin, J. (2017). Teaching for Social Justice: Practical Case Studies for Professional Development and Principal Preparation Volume 2. Landham, MD: Roman & Littlefield.

Martin, J. L., Nickels, A., & Grier, M. L. S. (Eds.). Feminist pedagogy, practice, and activism: Improving lives for girls and women. Martin, J.L. & Beese, J. Girls talk back: Changing school culture through feminist and service-learning pedagogies. Chapter 2. New York, NY: Routledge.

Martin, J., & Beese, J. (2016). Teaching for Social Justice: Practical Case Studies for Professional Development and Principal Preparation Volume 1. Landham, MD: Roman & Littlefield.

*Peer reviewed.

In which online degree program do you teach?

• M.S.Ed. Educational Administration w/ Principal Licensure

• Which classes do you teach online?

  EDAD 6933: Educational Leadership and Organizational Change; EDAD 6915: Learning, Teaching, and Instructional Leadership

• What do you want students to take away from your classes?

  To know your read identity as a leader

• What advice would you give to those considering the online M.S.Ed. – Educational Administration program?

  Keep up with the readings and assignments and try not to fall behind. The fast-paced program allows you to immerse yourself in the content. Engage in conversation with your peers, invest time in the materials and take away everything you can!