2020 MERC Conference
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Speakers
MERC Director
Special Education Lead Teacher (Powhatan)
Principal of Binford Middle School (Richmond)
Associate Professor of Counseling and Special Education (VCU)
PhD Student in Special Education and Disability Policy (VCU)
PhD Student in Educational Psychology (VCU)
Special Education Math Teacher at Boushall Middle School and PhD Student in Educational Psychology (VCU)
Department Chair of Teaching and Learning (VCU)
PhD Student in Curriculum, Culture, and Change (VCU)
Research Coordination Specialist (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
Associate Dean of Research and Faculty Development (VCU)
PhD Candidate in Child Development and Early Childhood Education (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor (VCU)
ESL Teacher at Meadowbrook High School (Chesterfield)
Sheltered World History Teacher at Meadowbrook High School (Chesterfield)
PhD Student in Research, Assessment, and Evaluation (VCU)
PhD Student in Educational Psychology (VCU)
Distinguished Career Professor of the VCU School of Education (VCU)
PhD Student in Research, Assessment, and Evaluation (VCU)
Assistant Professor of Teaching and Learning (VCU)
Librarian, Meadowbrook High School (Chesterfield)
In School Detention Monitor, Monacan High School (Chesterfield)
MERC Postdoctoral Research Fellow (VCU)
Lecturer, Department of Teaching and Learning (ODU)
English Language Arts Teacher, Monacan High School (Chesterfield)
Program Manager of RVA Future (Richmond)
RVA Future Center Navigator at Huguenot High School and Richmond Community High School
Emotional Disabilities Teacher at Woodson High School (Fairfax)
Spanish Language Teacher at Woodson High School (Fairfax)
Math Teacher, (CodeRVA)
Gwendolyn Ashworth, Student Services Coordinator (CodeRVA)
Assistant Professor/MERC Lead Evaluator (VCU)
PhD Student in Educational Psychology (VCU)
EdD Student in Educational Leadership in Higher Education (VCU)
English Teacher at Powhatan High School (Powhatan)
Residency Coordinator for RTR Petersburg and PhD Student in Curriculum, Culture, and Change (VCU)
PhD Student in Urban Services Leadership (VCU)
Professor of Teaching and Learning (VCU)
Educational Specialist for Professional Learning and Leadership (Henrico)
Interim Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence (VCU)
NBCT Early Childhood University Supervisor and PhD Student in Curriculum, Culture, and Change (VCU)
Chief Equity, Diversity and Opportunity Officer (Henrico)
Adjunct Faculty, Department of Educational Leadership, Policy and Justice (VCU)
Senior Program Officer for Research (TEP Centre)
Associate Professor of Teaching and Learning (VCU)
Principal Investigator, VISTA ELIS at VCU, Teaching and Learning (VCU)
PhD Student in Special Education and Disability Policy (VCU)
PhD Student in Educational Leadership, Policy and Justice (VCU)
PhD Candidate in Educational Leadership, Policy and Justice (VCU)
PhD Student in Educational Psychology (VCU)
PhD Student in Curriculum, Culture, and Change (VCU)
PhD Student in Counselor Education and Supervision (VCU)
PhD Student in Counselor Education and Supervision (VCU)
PhD Student in Educational Psychology (VCU)
PhD Candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision (VCU)
Director of Special Education/Equity & Diversity
Disciplinary Hearing Review Officer (Hanover)
Dean of Students, L.C. Bird High School (Chesterfield)
PhD Student, Curriculum, Culture, and Change (VCU)
Director of Research, Testing, and Evaluation
Principal of Highland Springs Elementary School (Henrico)
Chief Communications Officer (Petersburg)
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Special Education (VCU)
Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership (VCU)
Assistant Professor of Developmental Psychology (VCU)
PhD Student in Curriculum, Culture, and Change (VCU)
Computer Science Technology Specialist (CodeRVA)
First Year Student at George Washington University and 2020 Graduate of Henrico High School (Henrico)
School Board Member (Chesterfield)
Chief Student Advancement Officer (Petersburg)
ESL Teacher at Meadowbrook High School (Chesterfield)
Superintendent of Henrico County Public Schools (Henrico)
English Language Arts Teacher, Quioccasin Middle School, (Henrico)
Spanish Teacher at Powhatan High School (Powhatan)
Principal of John Marshall High School (Richmond)
Research Professor (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
Superintendent of Goochland County Public Schools
Social Studies Teacher at Henrico High School (Henrico)
Principal of Henrico High School (Henrico)
Dean of the VCU School of Education (VCU)
Senior at CodeRVA Regional High School (CodeRVA)
PhD Student in Research, Assessment, and Evaluation (VCU)
PhD Student in Curriculum, Culture, and Change (VCU)
PhD Student in Curriculum, Culture, and Change (VCU)
Assistant Principal at John Marshall High School (Richmond)
12th Grade Student at Meadowbrook High School (CCPS)
12th Grade Student at Meadowbrook High School (CCPS)
12th Grade Student at Meadowbrook High School (CCPS)
12th Grade Student at Meadowbrook High School (CCPS)
Booths
Abstract: The Podcast of the Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium
Exploring issues and ideas in public PK12 education
VCU School of Education
Learn more about graduate programs and other opportunities in the VCU School of Education!
MERC Research Reports
Access MERC research reports on prominent topics in public, PK12 education.
MERC Research Projects
Learn more about MERC's collaborative research projects with school divisions throughout metropolitan Richmond.