Craig Hammonds

Craig Hammonds is a Professor and Dean in the College of Education at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB). He earned degrees from Lower Columbia College, Western Washington University, City University of Seattle, and UMHB (Doctor of Education). His roles include leadership in educator training, research on sustainable school leadership, and active participation in national/international conferences.

• Doctor of Education - University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
• Master in Teaching - City University
• Bachelor of Arts - Western Washington University
• Associate in Arts & Sciences - Lower Columbia College

Hammonds' research focuses on succession management, sustainable leadership, and teacher preparation. His work explores how collaborative leadership and trust-building improve school effectiveness. Recent publications include equity assessments for special education students and strategies for motivating educators through team dynamics and informal mentorship.

His 2020 work An evaluation of assessment equity for special education students in Texas reflects ongoing efforts to address systemic disparities in K-12 evaluations. Earlier studies like There's battle lines being drawn (2015) examine leadership conflicts, while 2016 contributions on policy cycles provide theoretical frameworks for school reform.