Forrest Kaiser

Forrest Kaiser, Ed.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at The University of Texas at Tyler. With over 20 years of experience in education, he focuses on cultivating school leaders who address diverse student needs. His professional interests include campus leadership, teacher professional growth, and reflective leadership development. Dr. Kaiser has held roles in classroom instruction, instructional technology, and higher education administration.

Dr. Kaiser holds a B.A. and M.A.T. from Beloit College, an M.Ed. from The University of Texas at Tyler, and an Ed.D. from Texas A&M Commerce. He teaches courses such as Instructional Leadership & Supervision, The Principalship, and Curriculum & Instruction for School Improvement.

His research emphasizes teacher efficacy, resilience, and attrition, particularly leveraging digital tools like Twitter for professional networking. Recent studies explore post-pandemic teacher shortages and burnout mitigation through supportive relationships. While no awards are explicitly listed, his work addresses critical issues in educational leadership and teacher retention.

No specific grants, advising records, or lab affiliations are detailed in the provided information. His publications span topics from instructional supervision efficacy to TikTok’s role in teacher attrition discourse.