Kent Divoll

Kent Divoll serves as Doctoral Program Director and Professor of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. His office is located in Bayou Suite 1119 with contact details including phone 281-283-3634 and email divoll@uhcl.edu.

Research Expertise

Dr. Divoll specializes in classroom management, scholarship of teaching and learning, and teacher-student relationships, with additional focus on adult learning and teacher development. His work addresses critical challenges in middle school education and instructional strategies to enhance student retention and learning outcomes.

Publication Trends

His 10 publications (2012-2021) demonstrate consistent contributions to middle-level education research, particularly in teacher stress management, clinical experience design during crises, and innovative assessment techniques like the 'Ticket to Retention' strategy. Key thematic clusters include teacher well-being interventions, ESL education for career changers, and disposition criteria in teacher certification.

Scientific Recognition

• John Keilty Scholarship Award (University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2006)
• Blue Key Award (Westfield State College, 1997)
• Wisdom and Merit Award (Westfield State College, 1997)
• Teacher Competency Award (Westfield State College, 1997)

Academic Leadership

As Doctoral Program Director, Dr. Divoll mentors doctoral candidates while leading active research projects on teacher-student relationships, classroom management systems, and college student learning methodologies. His 'Faculty Academy' collaboration research highlights cross-institutional leadership development in teacher education.