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Dr. Katy L. Corcoran serves as a Clinical Instructor in the College of Education and Human Development at Lamar University, teaching school law, global education, and research methodology courses since 2014. Previously, she was an adjunct instructor at Lamar's Center of Doctoral Studies (2013) and a math teacher at Nederland ISD (2007-2014) while maintaining a law practice.
Her educational credentials include:
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Lamar University
- J.D. from South Texas College of Law (now Houston College of Law)
- B.S. in Criminal Justice from Lamar University
Dr. Corcoran's research bridges legal frameworks and educational practice, focusing on school law compliance, cultural dynamics in classrooms, and legal literacy for educators. Her work emphasizes practical applications for navigating complex legal landscapes in diverse educational settings, with particular attention to global perspectives and intercultural responsiveness.
Her scholarship centers on legal-educational intersections, exemplified by her 2017 award-winning chapter on cultural adaptation in second language classrooms, which demonstrates her cross-disciplinary approach to legal and cultural challenges in education.
Key recognitions include:
- David Marx National Journal Outstanding Article Award (2017)
- Membership in Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society)
- Membership in Pi Mu Epsilon (Mathematics Honorary)
- inter/national coalition for Electronic Portfolio Research participation (2010-2014)
Dr. Corcoran serves on doctoral dissertation committees and provides program evaluation services while balancing her academic role with active legal practice. Her dual expertise creates unique opportunities for students to explore education law through both theoretical and practical lenses.
She maintains an active presence in both academic and legal communities, contributing to editorial boards and program evaluations while continuing her scholarship on legal-cultural intersections in education.
