Dustin Bailey

Dustin Bailey is an Associate Professor of Education and Head of Educator Preparation at Hanover College, concurrently serving as Associate Provost for Assessment. He teaches courses including Educational Technology, Education Law & Ethics, Professional Collaboration, Classroom Management & PBIS, Secondary Methods for Social Studies, and Special Education.

Dr. Bailey's educational background:

• B.S., M.S., Indiana University – Indianapolis
• Ed.D., Indiana University – Bloomington

His research focuses on bullying and harassment in schools, legal aspects of special education for marginalized youth, multicultural education, LGBTQ+ issues, student achievement/GRIT development, and teacher capacity building. He has extensively published on LGBTQ+ student experiences, cyberbullying via social media platforms, and mentorship programs for juvenile offenders.

Dr. Bailey's scholarly work demonstrates sustained commitment to educational equity and social justice, particularly regarding safe school environments for LGBTQ+ students and support systems for disadvantaged youth. His publications consistently intersect legal frameworks, ethical considerations, and policy implementation within P-16 educational settings.

No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials.

Professional engagement includes:

• Faculty advisor for Hanover College Chapter of Indiana State Teacher’s Association Aspiring Educators (HCEA)
• Higher education representative to Indiana State Teachers Association

No grant funding details were provided. Personal interests include weightlifting, classic automobile restoration (1962 Buick convertible and 1950 Chevy truck), farming, and travel with his son and two dogs (Stella the pug and Windsor the Corgi).