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John Nunnery is a Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Workforce Development at Old Dominion University's Darden College of Education & Professional Studies. His research focuses on educational leadership, school reform, and military-connected students, with extensive grant funding supporting his work in these areas.
Education:
- Ed.D. in Educational Psychology and Research, University of Memphis (1995)
- Other in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction, Memphis State University (1991)
- B.A. in History, Rhodes College (1988)
Nunnery's research interests span educational psychology, large-scale school reform, quantitative research methods, military-connected students and schools, and program evaluation. His work often examines how educational policies and programs impact student achievement, with particular attention to military-connected students who face unique challenges due to frequent relocations. He has developed expertise in rigorous evaluation methodologies, including meta-analyses of educational interventions.
His recent publications show a strong focus on military-connected students in public schools, smaller learning communities, and the impact of various educational programs on student achievement. He has conducted extensive research on military-connected students, examining how their unique circumstances affect teaching and learning in public school contexts. His work also includes evaluations of leadership development programs and analyses of supplemental educational services.
Scientific Awards:
- University Finalist: SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award, Old Dominion University (2012)
- Largest Grant Award, Darden College of Education (2012)
- Most Collaborative Grant Award, Darden College of Education (2012)
- Tonelson Award for Scholarship, Teaching, and Service, ODU (2009)
- Charles Clear Award for Educational Research, Virginia Educational Research Association (2008)
- New Investigator Grant Award, Darden College of Education, Old Dominion University (2005)
- Best Practices in Accountability Systems, American Productivity and Quality Center (2001)
- Fred Bellott Award for Sponsored Research, The University of Memphis (1995)
- National Teaching Leadership Award, Pew Charitable Trusts (1991)
Nunnery has secured substantial grant funding for his research, including a $25 million federal grant for 'A Technology-facilitated Scale up of a Proven Model of Mathematics Instruction in High Need Schools' (2011-2015) and a $23 million federal grant for 'A high reliability approach to scaling up and sustaining proven educational methods in under-served rural schools.' His work often involves collaborations with researchers across multiple institutions and has significant implications for educational policy and practice, particularly in the areas of school leadership development, military-connected student support, and evidence-based educational interventions.
