Dr. Shari Farris
Dr. Shari Farris
Associate Professor of Education
Education
Education, Online Learning, Curriculum Development and Instruction
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
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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.