Sandra J Zampino

Sandra J Zampino is a Lecturer in the Department of Educational Leadership at San José State University's Connie L. Lurie College of Education. She holds a Doctor of Education from Nova Southeastern University (2001) and has extensive experience as a school principal and administrator in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Her career includes roles as a Doctoral Enrollment Counselor/Program Professor at Nova Southeastern University and grant reviewer for the U.S. Department of Education.

Key qualifications include certifications in Elementary Education, School Social Work, and School Principalship. She emphasizes equitable access to education, lifelong learning, and leadership development. Professional activities include service on the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing’s Bias Review Committee and contributions to strategic planning for the Association of California School Administrators.

Her research interests focus on educational leadership, technology integration in schools, curriculum development, and program evaluation. Notable projects include Title III and National Science Foundation grants addressing math/science achievement and ESL support. She has authored manuals for academic progress tracking and presented on topics like instructional technology and FCAT data analysis.