Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology

NEWS ALL NEWS

2026 Partners in Excellence: Honoring Outstanding Mentors
July 13, 2026

2026 Partners in Excellence: Honoring Outstanding Mentors

Summer 2025 Graduation
May 21, 2026

Summer 2026 Graduation

Fall 2025 Graduation.
January 29, 2026

Fall 2025 Graduation.

 
FEATURED ARTICLES ALL ARTICLES

Madeline Pumariega, Ph.D. - M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Administration ‘97
April 28, 2026

Madeline Pumariega, Ph.D. - M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Administration ‘97

Dr. Deborah Floyd is this year’s recipient of the Faculty Talon Award
November 12, 2025

Dr. Deborah Floyd is this year’s recipient of the Faculty Talon Award

Council for the Study of Community Colleges’ Outstanding Doctoral Student Award
November 12, 2025

Council for the Study of Community Colleges’ Outstanding Doctoral Student Award

 Chair's Welcome

Dr. Vonzell Agosto Welcome to the Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology. Whether you are a current or prospective student, faculty or staff member, alumnus, or community partner, I invite you to explore a department committed to advancing education as a cornerstone in the development of thriving individuals, communities, and societies.
Our work responds to the technological, social, political, economic, and environmental forces shaping education today while preparing leaders for the future. As educators, scholars, and leaders, we prepare individuals to think critically, lead ethically, conduct meaningful research, and create educational opportunities that are equitable, innovative, and impactful.

Dr. Vonzell Agosto
Chair, Department of Educational Leadership
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 DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT STORIES

 
ALUMNI
Angela Fulton, Ph.D.
Dr. Angela Fulton
Dr. Angela Fulton

Angela Fulton, Ph.D. began her 29-year career in education as an elementary and middle school educator. She was inspired to become an educational leader because she wanted the opportunity to serve and make an impact... Read More

FACULTY
Dr. Daniel Reyes-Guerra
Dr. Daniel Reyes-Guerra
Dr. Daniel Reyes-Guerra

Dr. Daniel Reyes-Guerra is professor at the Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology, Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Read More

 
 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT STORIES

Shihab (Sunny) Siddique
Shihab (Sunny) Siddique
Shihab (Sunny) Siddique

Shihab (Sunny) Siddique is a doctoral candidate in Educational Leadership – Higher Education Read More

Farrah A. Wilson
Farrah A. Wilson
Farrah A. Wilson

Farrah A. Wilson is a Ph.D. Candidate Educational Leadership and Research Methodology Read More

Kelli Listermann, M.Ed.
Kelli Listermann
Kelli Listermann

Kelli Listermann, M.Ed. is a Ph.D. Candidate Educational Leadership and Research Methodology Read More

Gia H. Roberts, M.Ed.
Gia H. Roberts, M.Ed.
Gia H. Roberts, M.Ed.

PhD Candidate & 2024-2026 UCEA Jackson Scholar Educational Leadership and Research Methodology Read More

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