Nichole R. Walsh

Dr. Nichole R. Walsh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at California State University, Fresno's Kremen School of Education and Human Development. She holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (2015) from Fresno State and has over two decades of experience spanning classroom teaching, instructional coaching, and administrative roles in K-12 settings. Her research focuses on educator preparation, leadership efficacy, mindfulness in schools, equity-driven practices, and culturally sustaining approaches. Dr. Walsh actively mentors doctoral students through dissertation chair roles and serves on university committees such as the Academic Policy and Planning Committee.

Education:

• EdD Educational Leadership, Fresno State (2015)
• MA Education (Admin. & Supervision), Fresno State (2010)
• Professional Clear Administrative Credential, Fresno County Office (2013)
• Teaching Credentials: USD (2004) and Fresno State (2001)
• BA Liberal Arts (Music Emphasis), Fresno State (1999)

Research emphasizes teacher/administrator preparation, leadership efficacy, and equity-focused education reform. Her 2020 publications explore Hmong American student success, leadership self-efficacy, and instructional coaching impacts. Methodological strengths include mixed-methods research and case studies.

Teaching responsibilities include doctoral courses on educational reform and equity leadership, master's-level school leadership programs, and teacher preparation methods. She balances academic leadership with direct service to P-12 schools through partnership initiatives and policy work.