معرفی
Dr. Dusty L. Palmer is an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Texas Tech University's College of Education, Department of Educational Psychology, Leadership, & Counseling. With over 20 years of experience in public education, his work focuses on bridging research and practice in educational leadership.
Education includes:
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Texas Tech University (2014)
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Texas Tech University (2007)
- B.M. in Music from Texas Tech University (2001)
Dr. Palmer's research examines university-district partnerships, job-embedded principal preparation programs, school policy analysis, and mental health preparation for school leaders. His investigations focus on developing innovative leadership models through equity audits and residency programs that directly impact K12 education.
Publication trends reveal consistent focus on educational leadership development, with recent works emphasizing equity frameworks, mental health promotion, and practical applications of principal residency programs. His scholarship demonstrates methodological diversity including case studies, content analysis, and randomized controlled trials.
Dr. Palmer has secured significant grant funding including a $135,000 TEA sub-award for Grand Prairie ISD. He maintains active certifications in teacher/principal evaluation systems and serves as an Advancing Educational Leadership trainer.
