Shari Farris Ed.D. has worked in the field of Education for over 25 years as a teacher, administrator, and university professor. She served as a classroom teacher working with PreK through elementary school students and families. She has also served as a school administrator and school district professional development trainer. For the past 11 years Dr. Farris has worked with preservice teachers and school leaders at the college level serving as a professor, department chair, and program director. She is committed to supporting, mentoring, and training educators who are seeking to support students and families as teachers, mentors, and leaders.
Education History
2012 - Ed.D. Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Washington
Dissertation: Using Resourceful School Leadership to Promote Access and Success for all Learners.
2006 - M.A. Education Gifted Ed. & M.A. School Administration with Certification, Whitworth University
1999 - B.A. Education, Whitworth University
Certifications and Concentrations: Elementary Education K-8, 4-12 English, P-3 Early Education
Scholarly Activities
2021
Co-Author, STEM in Early Childhood Education: Establishing a Culture of Inquiry with Young Children. Dimensions in Early Childhood. 2021
Co-Author, All I Really Needed to Know, Leadership Lessons from Teaching Young Children. Exchange Press. 2021
Professional Experience
2016 – 2022: Associate Professor Education, California Baptist University
Faculty, Program Director Master of Arts in Education
2013 – 2016: Assistant Professor Education, Texas A&M Commerce
Faculty Master of Arts in Education.
2011 – 2014: Assistant Professor, Chair Early Childhood Education, Vanguard University
Education History
2012 - Ed.D. Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Washington
Dissertation: Using Resourceful School Leadership to Promote Access and Success for all Learners.
2006 - M.A. Education Gifted Ed. & M.A. School Administration with Certification, Whitworth University
1999 - B.A. Education, Whitworth University
Certifications and Concentrations: Elementary Education K-8, 4-12 English, P-3 Early Education
Scholarly Activities
2021
Co-Author, STEM in Early Childhood Education: Establishing a Culture of Inquiry with Young Children. Dimensions in Early Childhood. 2021
Co-Author, All I Really Needed to Know, Leadership Lessons from Teaching Young Children. Exchange Press. 2021
Professional Experience
2016 – 2022: Associate Professor Education, California Baptist University
Faculty, Program Director Master of Arts in Education
2013 – 2016: Assistant Professor Education, Texas A&M Commerce
Faculty Master of Arts in Education.
2011 – 2014: Assistant Professor, Chair Early Childhood Education, Vanguard University
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