Bryan Zugelder

Dr. Bryan Zugelder serves as the Associate Dean for Academic Excellence, Research, Innovation & Policy and Associate Professor in the Department of Learning, Technology, and Leadership Education at James Madison University. He holds a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, Master of Science in Educational Leadership, and Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. With over $44M in funded grants and 80+ scholarly contributions, his work focuses on teacher development, educator continuum systems, and university-based teacher induction. He leads initiatives such as a $4.8M annual project on systemic teacher induction and a widely adopted instructional coaching framework across 10 UNC System universities and 200+ schools.

• Education:
• Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
• Master of Science, Educational Leadership
• Doctor of Education, Organizational Leadership
• Research Interests:
• Teacher Induction and Retention
• Pre-service and In-service Teacher Development
• Instructional Coaching
• Educator Leadership
• Rural Education Challenges
• Grants & Leadership:
• Principal Investigator for a $4.8M teacher induction project at East Carolina University
• Executive Director of Undergraduate Affairs and Partnerships at UCF
• Director of Clinical Experiences and Toni Jennings Institute

His research emphasizes the impact of university-school partnerships on teacher effectiveness and student achievement. Key projects include a logic model with Stanford and NC State University studying teacher retention and a framework for trust-building in leadership roles. He has also contributed to state-level initiatives in Florida and North Carolina, focusing on rural teacher recruitment and literacy coaching.