EDUCATION

Dissertation Title: The Perception of Teachers and Principals on Leaders’ Behavior Informed by Thirteen Core Competencies and It's Relationship to Teacher Motivation

OTHER PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Best Practices in Online Education, Henderson, TN, (July, 2013)

etTPA Scorer Training. (January, 2018)

APA Central Style Training (May, 2018)

NIH Ethical Research Training (October, 2018)

CAEP Site Visitor Training (December, 2018)

IRB Chair Training (Sept. 2020)

Ethical Research Training (August, 2021)

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS OBTAINED

Elementary (K-8) Arts and Humanities

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

OTHER RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS

Lewis, N., Williams, V. & Farmer, A. (2021). Raising middle school reading scores: Is read 180 next generation the answer? The Learner. Retrieved from https://www.naset.org/index.php?id=5894

Prentice, A., Farmer, A., & Gean, W. (2021). An exploration of perceived application preparedness of undergraduate students applying for professional school. The Advisor. 51(2).

Shields, H., Farmer. A., & Blackwelder, M. Moore, A. (2021). The impact of professional association membership on teacher job satisfaction.  National Social Science Journal. 56(1).

Kirk, S, Farmer, A. & Vires, C. (2021) An examination of the correlation between administrator teacher support and teacher self-efficacy level. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals. Retrieved from                https://www.naset.org/index.php?id=5894

Newman, N. and Northcutt, A. Farmer, A, & Black, B. (2019). Epstein’s Model of Parental Involvement: Parent   Perceptions in Urban Schools. Language Teaching and Educational Research. 2(2).

Donald, K., Marvin, S., Farmer, A., Cypress, K. (2019). The association between high school coach’s leadership   behaviors and athletes’ self-efficacy and grit. The Sport Journal.

Carrabba, C. & Farmer, A. (2018). The impact of project-based learning and direct instruction on the motivation and engagement of middle school students. Language Teaching and Educational Research (LATER). 2(1).

Farmer, A. (2018). The impact of student-teacher relationships, content knowledge, and teaching ability on students with diverse motivational levels. Language Teaching and Educational Research (LATER). 1(1), 13-24.

Walker, R. & Farmer, A. (2018). The impact of a career and technical education on the graduation rates and college enrollment of high school students. Journal of Academic Development and Education.

Patterson, T. & Farmer, A. (2018). Classroom management self-efficacy of pre-service teachers. World Journal of Education Research. 5(2). 134-143.

Miley, S. & Farmer, A. (2017). Does achieving English proficiency levels ensure equitable academic success for English learners?  English Language Teaching (Final Review).

Farmer, A. (2017). The impact of student-teacher relationships, content knowledge, and teaching ability on students with diverse motivation levels. AILACTE Journal (Final Review).

Coffman, S. & Farmer, A. (2016). Leaders in literacy: Building a better reading program. Tennessee Reading Teacher. 42(1), 9-19.

Cunningham, B. & Farmer, A. (2016). The relationship between teacher expectations, classroom management and student academic success. The International Journal of Educational Organization and Leadership.

Farmer, A., Marvin, S. Bachelor, S. (2016). Project-based learning: Predictor variables that influence teacher leaders’ self-efficacy. International Journal of Education and Multidisciplinary Studies.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Conference Presentations

Farmer. A. (2021). An Investigation of Personalized Communication to Increase the Effectiveness of Retaining and Mentoring Education Students. Mid-South Education Research Association [MSERA] Annual Conference. New Orleans

Farmer. A. (2020). An investigation of personalized communication, advisor-advisee relationships, and student retention.  Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education [AILACTE] Conference. Atlanta, GA.

Farmer. A. (2019). An investigation of the reach app to increase the effectiveness of retaining and mentoring   education students. Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education [AILACTE] Conference. Louisville, KY.

Farmer. A. (2019).  An investigation of personalized communication, advisor-advisee relationships, and student retention.  Freed-Hardeman University Scholars Day. Henderson, TN. 

Farmer. A. (2018). Effective teacher characteristics and student motivation: Perceptions of middle and high school students. Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education [AILACTE] Conference. Boston, MA.

Farmer. A. (2018). English language proficiency and content assessment performance: A comparison of English learners and native English speakers achievement. Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education [AILACTE] Conference. Boston, MA.

Farmer. A. (2017). English language proficiency and content assessment performance: a comparison of English learners and native English speakers achievement.  Freed-          Hardeman University Scholars Day. Henderson,TN 

Farmer. A. & Scott, S. (2017). Qualities of an athletic coach and their relationship to the self-efficacy of a student athlete.  Freed-Hardeman University Scholars Day. Henderson, TN 

Miley, S. & Farmer. A (2017). Does achieving English proficiency levels ensure equitable success in society for English  learners? Partners in Education Conference [PIE].      Nashville, TN.

Farmer, A. & Miley, S. (2017). Does achieving English proficiency levels ensure equitable success in society for English learners?  Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators [SRATE] Conference, Rogers, AR.

Farmer, A.. (2017). Motivating doctoral students: The importance of teaching ability, content knowledge and relationships. International Conference of Doctoral Education. Orlando, FL.

Farmer, A.(2017). The Impact of student-teacher relationships, content knowledge, and teaching ability on high and low motivated students.  SERA 2017 Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Farmer, A. (2017). The relationship between professional learning community collaboration and student achievement. AACTE 2017 Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.

Marise, S.,  Marvin, S. & Farmer, A. (2016). The effect of note taking techniques on eighth grade student exam scores in science. MSERA Annual Conference, Mobile, AL.

Farmer. A. (2016).  A comparison of the impact of teacher effectiveness characteristics, incremental beliefs, and self-efficacy on student motivational beliefs of high and low motivated students in middle and high school.  Freed-Hardeman University Scholars Day. Henderson, TN 

Farmer, A. (2016).  Motivating diverse classrooms: Exploring the importance of teaching ability, content knowledge and student-teacher relationships. SRATE Conference, Reston, VA.

Farmer, A., Marvin, S. & Bachelor. S. (2016). Project-based learning: Predictor variables that influence teacher leaders’ self-efficacy. SERA 2016 Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Farmer, A. (2016).  Student motivation and academic achievement: Student perceptions of the importance of content knowledge, teaching ability, and student-teacher relations.  AACTE 2016 Conference, Las Vegas, NE

Farmer. A. (2015). Reflecting on practice: College students’ perceptions on teacher effectiveness. 2015 Freed- Hardeman University Scholars Day. Henderson, TN 

Lewis, N. & Farmer, A (2014). Increasing language arts achievement: the impact of using Read 180 to target reading proficiency (ACEPP Conference, Nashville, TN.)

Farmer, A (2014). The relationship between student motivational beliefs and academic achievement (ACEPP Conference, Nashville, TN.

Farmer, A (2013). Creating positive change and support through student motivational beliefs (Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators (SRATE) Conference, Sarasota, Florida)

Farmer, A (2013). Creating positive change and support through student motivational beliefs (ACEPP Conference, Memphis, TN.)

Other Research and Scholarship

Farmer. A. (2021). Battling Burnout. Center for Instructional Innovation. Freed-Hardeman University

Farmer. A. (2021a,b). Battling Burnout by Becoming Better. Bobby Solley Center for Excellence in Teaching. Freed- Hardeman University.

Farmer. A. (2021). Battling Burnout by Becoming Better. Cyber Technology Conference. Suleyman Demirel University

Farmer. A. & Ramos. B (2019). Leadership Workshop. Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education [AILACTE] Conference. Louisville, KY.

Farmer, A. (2017). Effective teacher characteristics, positive communication and student motivation [Professional Development Workshop for the Jackson-Madison County School District; Early College High School].

Farmer, A., (2017) The Impact of student-teacher relationships, content knowledge, and teaching ability on student motivation. [Professional Development Workshop for West TN teachers and administrators; FHU Memphis].

Farmer, A., (2017) The Impact of student-teacher relationships, content knowledge, and teaching ability on student motivation. [Professional Development Workshop for the Shelby County School District; Kate Bond Elementary].

Farmer, A. (2016). Transforming the classroom environment: Student beliefs on teacher effectiveness and their relationship to achievement and motivation. (Presentation for West TN Teachers and Administrators)

(2016). Common Ground Publishing. Research Editor.

(2016).  The International Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Society. Associate Editor.

 (2016, 2015).  The International Journal of Educational Organization and Leadership. Associate Editor.

(2016).  Southwest Education Research Association. 2016 Annual Meeting Research Reviewer.

Farmer, A. (2016). Boosting student motivation: Essential teacher qualities. (Presentation for West TN Teachers and Administrators)

Farmer, A. (2015). Boosting student motivation: Essential teacher qualities. (Presentation for Shelby County Schools)

Farmer, A.  (2015). American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. 2016 Annual Meeting Research Reviewer.

Farmer. A. (2015).  American Education Research Association. 2016 Annual Meeting Research Reviewer.

Farmer, A. (2014).  Positive communication and it’s effect on student motivation and achievement (Presentation for the Shelby County School District

Farmer, A. (2012). Teacher and student motivation. (Presentation for Memphis City Schools, Memphis, Tennessee)

Farmer, A. (2011). Work motivation. (Presentation for Marshall County Hospital, Benton, Kentucky)

Farmer, A. (2010). Motivation in the classroom. (Presentation Presented for Jackson-Madison Schools, Jackson,Tennessee)

Farmer, A. (2010). Appreciative inquiry and student motivation. (Presentation Presented for Shelby County Schools, Memphis, Tennessee)

Dissertation Chair-Completed:

Mrs. Jamie Roedersheimer. Freed-Hardeman University (May, 2022)

Mrs. Karen Sewell. Freed-Hardeman University (December, 2021)

Mrs. Rachel Martin. Freed-Hardeman University (December, 2020)

Mrs. Kiara Hunt. Freed-Hardeman University (December, 2020)

Mr. Nathan Lewis. Freed-Hardeman University (December, 2020)

Ms. Tonya Miller: Freed-Hardeman University (July, 2020)

Ms. Dess Pieh; Freed-Hardeman University (July, 2020)

Mr. Jeremy Davis; Freed-Hardeman University (July, 2020)

Ms. Hope Shields; Freed-Hardeman University (July, 2020)

Ms. Miranda Self; Freed-Hardeman University (May, 2020)

Ms. Monica Flemming; Freed-Hardeman University (May, 2020)

Ms. Shiradon Kirk; Freed-Hardeman University (December, 2019)

Ms. Tamara Edwards; Freed-Hardeman University (December, 2018)

Mrs. Colette Carrabba, Freed-Hardeman University (May, 2018)

Ms. Rona Walker, Freed-Hardeman University (May, 2018)

Mrs. Tammie Patterson, Freed-Hardeman University (December, 2017)

Mrs. Suzi Miley; Freed-Hardeman University (August, 2017)

Ms. Janet Hays; Freed-Hardeman University (May, 2016)

Mr. Brian Cunningham; Freed-Hardeman University (May, 2016)

Ms. Tameka Lewis; Freed-Hardeman University (May, 2016)

Ms. Stephanie Coffman; Freed-Hardeman University (August, 2015)

Mr. Antonio Burt; Freed-Hardeman University (December, 2015)

Mr. Jeremy Qualls; Freed-Hardeman University (December, 2015)

Dissertation Statistician:

Ms. Courtney Breeden, Travecca University, 2021

Ms. Constance Wright, Travecca University, 2021

Mr. Roderick Currie, University of Memphis, 2019

Mrs. Carlisha Whitlow, University of Mississippi, 2018

Ms. Kendra Farmer, University of Kentucky, 2018

Ms. Tonya Cooper, University of Memphis, 2015

Ms. Tanchonika Harris; Union University; 2013

Ms. Karen Ball; University of Memphis; 2012

Ms. Csara Strong; University of Mississippi; 2012

Ms. Detris Crane; University of Memphis; 2012

Ms. Sherenda Moss; University of Memphis; 2012

Mrs. Detris Anderson; University of Memphis; 2011

Ms. Sharon Griffin; University of Memphis; 2011

Ms. Roslin Martin; University of Memphis; 2010

OTHER RELEVANT ACTIVITIES AND SERVICE

UNIVERSITY

University Scholars Day Committee (2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015)

Freed-Hardeman University Scholars Day Working Group (2016, 2015)

Freed-Hardeman University Graduate Council (2014-current)

Core Faculty Committee for the Freed-Hardeman University Ed. D. Instructional Leadership Program (2013-current)

Teacher Education Committee at Freed-Hardeman University (2013-current)

Education Assessment Committee at Freed-Hardeman University (2013-current)

Freed-Hardeman University IRB Committee (2013-current)

CHURCH AND COMMUNITY

Farmer. A. (2022). Response to Sin and Suffering. Hardin County Church of Christ. Elizabethtown, IL

Farmer. A. (2022). Addiction Seminar. Hatler’s Chapel Church of Christ, Dresden, TN

Farmer. A. (2021). Suffering. Covington church of Christ Young Adult Retreat.

Farmer. A. & Shannon. C. (2019). Willing Hearts (A study of Exodus). Jefferson church of Christ.

Farmer. A. (2019) Loving Your Neighbor. 7^th and Mueller Youth Retreat.

Farmer. A. (2019). A True Encourager. Henderson church of Christ

Farmer, A. (2019) Positive Communication. GULF Youth Rally.

Farmer, A.  (2017). Understanding relationships and investment for parents and kids. Henderson church of Christ

Farmer, A.  (2016).  We are all ministers. Maingate church of Christ.

Farmer, A.  (2016).  Moving toward hope: Understanding the Holy Spirit. West Dyersburg church of Christ.

Farmer, A. (2016).  Dealing with troubled kids. (West TN Youth Minister’s Revival)

Farmer, A. (2015). Jonah: Trouble this way comes. (West Kentucky Youth Camp)

Farmer, A. and Farmer, J. (2015) God’s protection through purity. (West Dyersburg church of Christ)

Farmer, A. (2015). Hunger and thirst for righteousness. (Lomax Youth Rally)

Farmer, A. (2013). Possessions for His glory. (Hashtag Youth Series, Columbia, TN.)