Michelle Peters

Michelle Peters, Ed.D., is a Professor of Research & Statistics at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) College of Education. She co-directs the UHCLTeach program and contributes to academic leadership in quantitative methodologies. Her contact details include phone number 202-321-3752 and office location in Bayou Suite 1111.

• Co-Director, UHCLTeach
• Professor of Research & Statistics
• Contact: Bayou Suite 1111, UHCL

Peters specializes in Mathematics Education, Self-Efficacy, Classroom Climate, and Quantitative Research Methods. Her work bridges educational psychology and statistical analysis, focusing on program evaluation and instructional impacts.

Her recent research includes transformational leadership in educational settings (2025), high-dosage tutoring programs (2023), and student success initiatives (2017-2020). Articles often employ multi-level analysis techniques, reflecting her expertise in quantitative methods.

Scientific Awards

• University Faculty Fellowship, UHCL
• Texas Research and Scholarship Award, UHCL
• Texas Academic Leadership Academy (TALA) Fellow
• Scholarship to Improve the Academy Award, UHCL
• Leaders in Action Fellow, UHCL
• Doctoral Fellowship, The George Washington University
• DOE Fellow, Missouri University of Science and Technology
• Health Physics Society Award

Dr. Peters teaches graduate-level courses in statistics, research design, and program evaluation. Her grants and projects span topics like summer science camps, classroom climate impacts, and STEM resource perceptions. She has contributed to journals such as the Statistics Education Research Journal and Educational Management Administration & Leadership.