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Sarah Guthery, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Administration, Curriculum and Supervision at the University of Oklahoma’s Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education. Her research focuses on educator production, retention, and promotion, particularly analyzing how policy impacts the teacher and principal labor market. She has held roles in educator certification and contributed to state advisory boards for educator preparation data and assessment.
Key research interests include educational policy, educator licensure, and systemic barriers to diversity in hiring practices. Her work explores topics such as principal demotion dynamics, teacher shortages, and unintended consequences of alternative licensure pathways. Guthery has also examined the influence of principal tenure on teacher retention and the disproportionate disciplinary outcomes for educators accused of misconduct.
Her articles highlight trends in state-level policy analysis, such as licensure reforms in Kentucky, South Dakota, and Wyoming. She has studied pandemic-induced changes in education and the role of school leadership in shaping equitable hiring practices. Notably, her work addresses racial and gender disparities in administrative promotions and sanctions for unethical behavior.
Guthery’s research frequently bridges policy analysis with practical outcomes, aiming to inform decisions that improve educator retention, equity, and systemic efficiency. Though no formal awards are listed, her contributions to state advisory boards reflect her influence in shaping educational policy at the institutional level.
Advising and grants: No specific advisees or grant details are provided in the text. She is affiliated with the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, with an office in Collings Hall 206, and maintains active collaboration with centers like the Center for Education Development and Research (CEDaR).
