Glenn Koonce

Dr. Glenn Koonce is an Associate Professor and Program Director of Educational Leadership at Regent University's School of Education. With a distinguished career spanning military service, K-12 education, and higher education administration, he brings extensive experience in school leadership roles including principalships, district-level administration, and university teaching. He has held positions at Virginia Tech, The George Washington University, and Old Dominion University, focusing on principal preparation and educational leadership. His research interests include educational policy, school safety, teacher performance, accreditation standards, and wellness programs. Koonce has authored influential textbooks such as Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Educational Issues and contributed to peer-reviewed journals like the European Journal of Educational Sciences. He has received numerous awards, including the Virginia Principal of the Year and Regent University's Chancellor’s Award. Beyond academia, he serves on editorial review boards, state task forces, and community organizations.

Education Background: Regent University (Ed.D. in Educational Administration), Virginia Tech (Certificate in Advanced Educational Administration), Old Dominion University (M.S. in Health/Physical Educational Administration, B.S. in Health/Physical Education/Recreation).

Research Focus: Dr. Koonce’s work emphasizes evidence-based leadership practices, accreditation compliance, and strategies to enhance teacher and school leader effectiveness. His publications analyze mentorship programs, licensure assessments, and school safety initiatives. A key theme in his scholarship is bridging academic theory with practical leadership challenges in K-12 environments.