Research Topic Name
research expertise in the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development
Description of what this area entails and the work our faculty has done
Faculty with expertise in this area
Nicola Alexander Nicola Alexander
- Professor; Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, Diversity, and International Initiatives
- 612-626-3256
- nalexand@umn.edu
Policy does not always work in the way we expect or want. My research examines the implications of policy for society as a whole, entire student populations, and specified student groups.
Peter Demerath Peter Demerath
- Professor
- 612-626-0768
- pwd@umn.edu
Demerath completes UMN GPS Alliance-Sponsored outreach trip to Papua New Guinea - Extended write up with pictures [PDF] My research and teaching are guided by a commitment to broaden equitable educational opportunity for all students.
Debra Prenkert Debra Prenkert
- Senior Leader of Scholarly Practice
- dprenker@umn.edu
Dr. Prenkert has been in K-12 education for 28 years. She was a classroom teacher for 12 years at the elementary level.
David Quinn David Quinn
- Rodney S. Wallace Associate Professor for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
- dquinn@umn.edu
David M. Quinn is Rodney S. Wallace Associate Professor for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning in the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development at the University of Minnesota.
Christine Sonenblum Christine Sonenblum
- Lecturer; Administrative Licensure Coordinator
- 612-625-8300
- sone0001@umn.edu
Early research projects concerned inclusive education services for students with disabilities, team-decision making in development of Individualized Education Programs, and post-school outcomes for students who had received special education and…
Nathaniel Stewart Nathaniel Stewart
- Assistant Professor; Carmen Starkson Campbell Endowed Fellow for Innovation in Teacher Development
- 612-625-3517
- stewart1@umn.edu
Nathaniel Stewart is an Assistant Professor in the Education Policy and Leadership Program at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities' Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development.
Peggy Benedetti Andrews Peggy Benedetti Andrews
- Lecturer
- pandrews@umn.edu
Prior to beginning an academic career, I worked in the field of human resources for more than 20 years and held staff and leadership positions at The Pillsbury Company, Personnel Decisions International, Ameriprise Financial (formerly American…
Katie Pekel Katie Pekel
- Executive Director of Educational Leadership; Co-Coordinator, Graduate Programs in Education Policy and Leadership
- 612-625-7002
- kpekel@umn.edu
As the Executive Director of Educational Leadership, Dr. Pekel serves as the department’s direct connection between the fields of research and practice in PK-12 education.
Gary Prest Gary Prest
- Director, Administrative Licensure; Co-Coordinator, Graduate Programs in Education Policy and Leadership; Co-Director, Urban Leadership Academy
- 612-626-8647
- pres0004@umn.edu
As a University of Minnesota alumni, I am grateful to serve this great institution and its students as the Director of Administrative Licensure and lead in leadership development for educational administrators.
Aditi Rajendran Aditi Rajendran
- Assistant Professor
- araj@umn.edu
My research explores how leadership shifts policies and practices towards more racially just schools and systems.
Darrius Stanley Darrius Stanley
- Assistant Professor; Carmen Starkson Campbell Endowed Fellow for Innovation in Teacher Development
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- dstanley@umn.edu
My work centers the political, educational, and philosophical perspectives of Black people to unearth Black genius and possibility in education.
Kyla Wahlstrom Kyla Wahlstrom
- Distinguished Scholar in Residence
- 612-624-1890
- wahls001@umn.edu
Kyla L. Wahlstrom, PhD, is a Distinguished Scholar in Residence and emeriti faculty in the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development. She received the University's highest honor, the Outstanding Achievement Award, in 2024.
