David M. Anderson

David M. Anderson is a Professor in the Department of Leadership and Counseling at Eastern Michigan University's College of Education, where he coordinates the doctoral program in Educational Leadership. He holds an Ed.D. in Educational Foundations, Policy and Administration from the University of Michigan and certifications in American Sign Language and French. With over 25 years in education, his roles span secondary teaching, research leadership at the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, directorship of NSF systemic initiatives, and academic faculty positions.

His research integrates:

• Global education frameworks through Fulbright scholar hosting and international workshops
• Technology innovation including EMU's first online Master's in educational leadership
• Systemic reform evidenced by statewide STEM evaluation systems and relational databases for accreditation

Publications emphasize technology-mediated pedagogy, leadership deconstruction, and equity in testing. His 100+ presentations include keynotes in Russia, China, and Korea on disruptive educational technologies.

Awards recognizing his contributions:

• EMU College of Education Innovative Scholarship Award
• EMU Special Service Award
• Maryland Higher Education Research Excellence Award
• University of Michigan Dissertation Award

He teaches graduate courses including Educational Leadership Theory, Data-Driven Decision Management, and International Education. Grant leadership includes 20+ funded proposals supporting technology integration and comparative education research.