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Dr. Jimmy Creel serves as Assistant Professor at Lamar University since 2007, teaching core courses in the Educational Leadership program including School Law (EDLD 5344), Superintendent Practicum (EDLD 5396), and Capstone (EDLD 5399). His professional background spans five superintendent appointments across Texas districts (College Station ISD 2005; Port Neches-Groves ISD 1999-2004), complemented by ongoing TASA New Superintendent Mentor service since 2005.
Dr. Creel's research examines practical leadership development through superintendent certification programs, online course design, and school safety protocols. His work prioritizes actionable insights for K-12 administrators, focusing on student perceptions in practicum settings and technology integration for staff development. Key contributions include redesigning online leadership courses and developing Region III Service Center safety training.
His publications from 2011-2016 reveal consistent applied research trends: analyzing leadership traits through conference evaluations (2016), assessing practicum experiences (2014), and creating technology training modules (2013). This output directly supports Texas school leadership development with emphasis on certification program effectiveness.
Professional recognition includes:
- TASA lifetime membership (2014)
- Co-authorship of EDLD 5344: School Law (2016)
Dr. Creel actively mentors through dissertation committees (9 served 2013-2017) and TASA's new superintendent program. His grant-related work includes HCDE safety consulting (2012) and Region III Service Center training development, demonstrating practical funding applications for educational administration research.
Though not leading a formal laboratory, he shapes leadership development through Lamar University's certification programs and district partnerships, focusing on translating research into actionable administrative strategies for Texas schools.
