2024 Virtual 16th Annual Doctoral Symposium
The 16th annual Doctoral Symposium will be held virtually on Friday, November 15th from 1:00-4:30 pm EST. The symposium theme is Leading (In)Between. As scholar practitioners, many of us inhabit middle and “between” spaces in our schools and colleges, in our careers, and in our communities. We find ourselves in the middle of organizational hierarchies, between familiar and emerging identities, between status quo and new possibilities. Many of us also find ourselves in the middle of research projects and leadership initiatives. In many ways, our work is always from the middle, always between what came before, and what might become. During this year’s doctoral symposium we invite you to reflect on the spaces we find ourselves leading (in)between.
This event is free and all current doctoral students, alums, RCOE faculty, and friends of the program are invited to participate. Current students are particularly encouraged to present their emerging research and scholarly leadership projects with the community.
2024 Keynote Speaker
Dr. Leslie Alexander has served as the Superintendent of Watauga County Schools since July 2023. Previously, she served in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools in various roles including Chief Human Resource Officer, Area Superintendent of Leadership Development, Principal at R.J. Reynolds High School, and Principal of J.F. Kennedy High School. She has been a literacy specialist and teacher, and she has mentored and coached many professionals.
Dr. Alexander has been instrumental in restructuring curriculum priorities, implementing innovative programs, building community relations, and ensuring academic excellence. She is respected for her firm, fair, and consistent approach to leadership. Her research interests involve feminist issues that affect women who serve as leaders in educational administration. She is a member of several professional memberships, and she has been recognized in various ways for her many accomplishments including:
The Signature School Award (2015 and 2017)
WS/FCS District Principal of the Year (2017)
Magnet School Principal of the Year (2016)
Winston-Salem Outstanding Women Leaders Award (2018)
Williams School of Graduate Studies 2024 Outstanding Alumna Award
Symposium Registration
Thank you for your interest in the 16th annual virtual Doctoral Symposium on Friday, November 15, 2024. All presenters and moderators are asked to register as well.
REGISTER HERE: Registration Link
All registrants will receive the schedule with Zoom links to join the week of the Symposium.
If you encounter any problem with registration, please contact Chris Osmond (osmond@appstate.edu).
In lieu of registration fees, participants are encouraged to donate to the Doctoral Student Enrichment Fund, which supports student conference attendance and the presentation of doctoral research.
Accessibility Statement
For a disability accommodation, visit odr.appstate.edu.
Contact
If you have any questions about the Annual Symposium or the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership at App State, please email Chris Osmond at osmond@appstate.edu.