Bio
An award-winning educator, Denise has served as a Catholic school teacher and principal in the Archdiocese of Detroit and as a principal and an Associate Superintendent of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. In addition, Denise has served on numerous boards and committees, including the boards of the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools (MANS), the What Ike Would Do (WIWD) Foundation, and Bergen Catholic High School. A veteran of the United States Army and currently the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning for the Archdiocese of Washington, Denise holds a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, a master’s degree from the University of Detroit Mercy, and a doctoral degree from Liberty University. Denise and Michael celebrate over 30 years of marriage and have two children attending college. […]
Department: School of Education
School of Education
Dr. Cera Doering
Bio
Dr. Cera Doering began her career over 18 years ago with Baltimore City Public Schools as a classroom teacher. Six years later, she served as a math specialist who supported a network of 14 schools to achieve their annual yearly progress goals. This led to serving as a school principal at PK-8 schools serving up to 1,200 students. She is currently the Director of Recruitment and Partnerships for Baltimore City Public Schools and the mother of five beautiful children who keep her grounded. Her passion is to support educational leaders in their quest to level the playing field for all. […]
Jéri Ogden
Bio
Dr. Jéri L. Ogden, Ed.D. is an educator, writer, and facilitator passionate about equitable practices and cultural competence. With over 14 years of progressive teacher leadership, she works at a nationally recognized education non-profit that provides teaching and learning experiences to a network of educators.
She started her career in education working at DC’s first all-boys public charter school as a substitute teacher and assistant director of the after-school program before training as a Summer 2010 DC Teaching Fellow. Dr. Ogden has taught at public and charter schools in DC and Houston and at an international school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. During her time in the classroom, she served as a Smithsonian Science in Pre-K Educator and a Flamboyan Family Engagement Fellow, completing over 100 home visits and engaging with families from all 8 Wards in DC. She gained experience teaching Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 3rd-5th grade English Language Arts & Social Studies.
Dr. Ogden holds a Bachelor’s from Howard University in Communication and Culture, a Master’s from American University in Educational Leadership and Policy, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Organizational Innovation from Marymount. She is a member of the adjunct staff at Georgetown University and Marymount University, where her courses focus on restorative practices, relationship building in school systems, professional collaboration, and empathy. In addition, she is the founder of P.U R.P.L.E., a consulting firm that provides purposeful, uplifting, and restorative professional learning experiences to organizations and communities. Her work is rooted in the philosophy that you cannot separate the tree from its roots, and she always seeks to understand the context of people and places because it matters. In her spare time, Dr. Ogden enjoys traveling worldwide, spending time with her loved ones, including her dog Morrison, attending concerts, and adding to her plant collection.
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Chris Valadez
Bio
Christine Valadez serves as Senior Vice President of Instructional Services for a company that supports universities in designing and developing online courses. She has over twenty years of leadership experience in eLearning. Since 2009, Chris has worked with higher education faculty to re-envision courses for online delivery, dedicating herself to transforming traditional courses into learner-centered, engaging, interactive, and meaningful online experiences. Chris earned her Doctor of Education from Marymount University, a Master of Education in Educational Technology from Northern Illinois University, and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Northwestern University. […]
Dr. Craig Perrier, EdD
Bio
Craig is the High School Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction Specialist for Fairfax County Public Schools in Fairfax, VA. He also is an online adjunct professor of education for Framingham State University and the teacher certification program, Educate VA. Previously, he taught at American Schools in Brazil for six years and six years in public schools in Massachusetts. After leaving the classroom, Craig was the Coordinator for Curriculum and Instruction for Social Studies and History at Virtual High School and then the PK-12 Social Studies Coordinator for the Department of Defense Dependent Schools. He has consulted for World Savvy, IIE, iEARN, ABC-Clio, Knovva Academy, the U.S. Department of State, and the OER Project. In addition, Craig has an M.A. in Global History and an Ed.D. in Education Leadership. He has served on advisory boards for The American Historical Association and the National Humanities Center and is the creator of the free digital history resource “Globalizing U.S. History.” […]
Dr. Beverly Joyner
Academic Credentials
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership/Curriculum, Technology and Higher Education, University of Delaware; M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction/Instructional Technology, George Mason University; B.A. in English and Secondary Education Teaching Certification, University of Maryland Baltimore County.
Bio
Dr. Beverly Joyner grew up in the D.C. area and began her career as a secondary English teacher in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Her career has spanned K-12 classroom teacher to Cluster Technology Coordinator, university instructional designer to Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology and Educational Leadership, and, more recently, instructional systems specialist to Acting Director of Training and Certification in government and military organizations.
Research Interests
Instructional systems design, human-centered design, instructional technology integration and technical pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK), communities of practice, and organizational learning.
Publications
Funkhouser, B. & Mouza, C. (2013). Drawing on Technology: An Investigation of Preservice Teacher Beliefs in the Context of an Introductory Educational Technology Course. Computers and Education, 62, 271-285).
Smidt, E., Funkhouser, B., Li, R., Bunk, J., Gatenby, T. (2012) Reactions to and attitudes about asynchronous online discussion forums in an online faculty development program. In Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Healthcare and Higher Education 2012 (p. 1131-1316). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Funkhouser, B. (2011). Drawing on Technology: An Investigation of Preservice Teacher Beliefs in the Context of an Introductory Educational Technology Course. (Doctoral Dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Accession Order No. AAT 3465778).
Presentations
Funkhouser, B. (2017, February). Use of Student-Centered Instructional Design. Roundtable discussion at Eastern Educational Research Association (EERA), Richmond, VA.
Funkhouser, B. (2016, October). Flip Your Instructional Design: Principles of Student-Centered Instructional Design. Presentation at Teaching Professor Technology Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Funkhouser, B. (2016, August). Flip Your Instructional Design. Presentation at the Lily Conference on Designing Effective Teaching, Asheville, NC.
Funkhouser, B. (2016, May). Flip Your Instructional Design. Presentation at West Chester University RECAP Conference, West Chester, PA.
Wolfe, Z. & Funkhouser, B. (2016, February). Use of Protocols to support online discussions. Roundtable discussion at Eastern Educational Research Association (EERA), Hilton Head, SC.
Funkhouser, B. (2015, October). Getting Started: Supporting New Online Faculty. Presentation at the Northeast e-Learning Consortium Conference, Gwynned Mercy University, Gwynned Valley, PA.
Smidt, E., Funkhouser, B., Li, R., Bunk, J. Gatenby, T. (2012, December). Distance Teaching and Learning: An Interdisciplinary Approach. Panel presentation at the Pennsylvania/ Delaware/New Jersey Distance Learning Association (PADLA) Annual Conference, Temple University Ambler Campus, Ambler, PA.
Funkhouser, B. (2012, October). The Power of Screencasting. Presentation at Prince George’s County Public Schools Powering Up with Technology Conference, Upper Marlboro, MD.
Funkhouser, B. (2012, June). Distance Education: We All Have Stories. Presentation at West Chester
University Knowledge Crossing Borders Conference, West Chester, PA.
Funkhouser, B. (2012, May). Creating Effective and Engaging Online Discussion in D2L. Presentation at West Chester University RECAP Conference, West Chester, PA.
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Dr. Kitty Crosby, PhD
Bio
Dr. Kitty Crosby began her career with a bachelor’s in finance from Auburn University and worked in various leadership roles in the financial sector for over 20 years. As a proponent of lifelong learning, she completed her Master’s in Curriculum Development and Doctorate in Organizational Leadership for Education from Grand Canyon University. She has enjoyed educating young adults in secondary education for over a decade. In addition to teaching Economics and Cybersecurity in secondary education, she now enjoys teaching others the art of leadership and teaching and serving as an LDFM through Marymount Doctor of Education program. Before Marymount, she was a Student Teacher Supervisor for James Madison University providing evaluation, feedback, and mentorship to students in the Bachelor and Master of education programs.
Dr. Crosby has written and published a variety of articles on leadership in the classroom including Beyond Objectives: The Why., Reinventing Summative Assessments, Relationships between Teachers’ Leadership Behaviors Across Five Dimensions and Student Achievement, and Incorporating Mastery-based Grading in a Secondary Education Classroom. In addition to publications, Dr. Crosby is active as a keynote speaker for a variety of professional development seminars including the Delta Mu International Business Honors Society Symposium, VBEA Conference, SVETC Conference, and Laurel Ridge Community College. She brings to Marymount experience in both quantitative and qualitative research and loves helping students in the Doctoral program find passion in research. She brings Marymount CITI IRB certification, use of both SPSS and Intellectus statistical software, and advanced Microsoft Office certifications.
Outside of work Dr. Crosby enjoys yoga, meditation, prayer, her rose garden, and grandchildren. […]
Dr. Christopher Trott, EdD
Academic Credentials
EdD, Interdisciplinary Leadership, Creighton University; MEd, Catholic School Leadership and Administration, Marymount University; BA, History, Salisbury University
Bio
Dr. Trott first joined Marymount University as a Lead Doctoral Faculty Mentor (LDFM) in 2022, serving as a mentor to doctoral candidates in the EdD program. Aside from serving as an adjunct professor for Marymount University, Dr. Trott currently is the Parish Manager for St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church in Bluffton, South Carolina, handling the day-to-day operations of the largest Catholic parish in the state. Prior to that, Dr. Trott served as principal of St. Gregory the Great Catholic School where he led the school in receiving STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Certification through Cognia™ and remains the only Catholic school in the state to hold this distinction. Additionally, he has served as principal in the Diocese of Charleston and Archdiocese of Washington and held the position of Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools with the Diocese of Savannah. Dr. Trott serves on various committees for the diocese, church, affiliate organizations, and local town. He has presented at the National Catholic Educational Association’s (NCEA) Convention and the Archdiocese of Washington’s Annual Teacher Conference on STEM education in Catholic schools.
Teaching Areas
School Finance; Leadership and Supervision; Administrative Issues in Special Education
Research Interests
STEM Education; Catholic Education
Publications
Facilitated COIL Conversational Model: A Virtual Exchange Between a Private University in the US and a Teacher College in South Sudan, Journal of Virtual Exchange, August 2022
Catholic Schools and STEM: An Exploration of Stakeholders’ Interest and Perceptions of STEM Programs in Elementary Schools, Creighton University, November 2021
Dealing with Today’s Social Norms, Momentum Magazine, NCEA, April 2011
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Dr. Tanya Salewski
Bio:
Dr. Tanya Salewski has over 30 years of experience in K-12 Independent and Diocesan schools. Her roles have included teaching, coaching, and leadership. Currently, she is the Associate Head of School for Teaching and Learning at Bullis School in Potomac, Md. Joining Marymount University in 2020 as a Doctoral Candidate, Dr. Salewski has found great joy in the intimate community of practitioners. Now serving as an adjunct faculty member, Dr. Salewski continues to support the educational leadership development of new professionals.
Tanya believes in the future of education as a necessity for our youth and through effective leadership development, the possibilities are endless. In her spare time, she can be found reading young adult literature, enjoying family time with her three adult children, Jake, Libby and Lauren, and her dog, “Boomer.”
Teaching Areas:
Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Catholic School Administrative Preparation
Research Areas:
Support of K-12 teachers, sustainable educational practices, women in educational leadership, leadership development and organizational innovation. […]
Rachel Brill-Lee, EdD
Academic Credentials
EdD, University of New England; MEd, Marymount University; BA, George Mason University; Virginia teaching licensure in CTE
Bio
Dr. Rachel Brill-Lee is an adjunct professor at Marymount University teaching undergraduate and graduate science and math methodologies to educators. In addition to teaching at Marymount, she is also a Lead Faculty Doctoral Mentor and a middle school CTE/STEM in a Virginia public school. Dr. Brill-Lee earned a BA in History from George Mason University, and a master’s degree in education with a focus in STEM Instruction and Curriculum from Marymount University. After traveling to Belfast, Northern Ireland to assist in creating the first Makerspace Lab in a UK primary school, Dr. Brill-Lee decided to continue her passion through research and earned her Doctorate in Education Leadership from the University of New England. She has a passion for implementing STEM across the curriculum and equipping all students with the problem-solving skills needed to collaborate with local and global communities and tackle the challenges we face every day.
Teaching Areas
Science and Math Methodologies
Research Interests
STEM Integration Across the Curriculum, Teacher STEM Education, STEM Curriculum […]
