Aarek Farmer

EDUCATION

2010	Ed.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies: Educational Leadership, University of Memphis
2005	M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, Freed-Hardeman University
2003	B.S. Ed. in Elementary Education (K-8), Freed-Hardeman University, Alpha Chi, Summa Cum Laude

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

American Education Research Association Conference, Chicago, IL, (April 2015)

TAILAACTE Conference, Nashville, TN, (February, 2015)

American Education Research Association Conference, Philadelphia, PA, (April, 2014)

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

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS OBTAINED

Elementary (K-8) Arts and Humanities

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Institution	Position	Date	Courses taught
Freed-Hardeman University	Assistant Professor/Director of Ed.D. Program	2013-current	Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Union University	Adjunct Professor	2013	Graduate Education/Statistician & Consultant
Freed-Hardeman University	Adjunct Professor	2010-2013	Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Mt. Pisgah Middle School, Cordova, TN	Science Teacher	2007-2010	Life Science
Chester County Adult Education, Henderson, TN	Adult Education and ESOL Instructor	2004	GED Prep, Life Skills, ESOL

 

OTHER RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Employer	Position	Date	Description
Great Oaks church of Christ, Memphis, TN	Youth & Family Minister	2010-current	Mentor and Event Coordinator for Youth
Freed-Hardeman University	Admissions Counselor, Events Coordinator	2004-2007	Recruiter and Events Coordinator for prospective students

 

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS

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.. (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. (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:

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

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

Ms. Janet Hays; 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. 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

 

Dissertation Chair-In progress

Ms. Tammie Patterson; Freed-Hardeman University

Ms. Lavonda Jones, Freed-Hardeman University

Mr. Philip Plyler, Freed-Hardeman University

Mr. Sam Bachelor, Freed-Hardeman University

Ms. Monica Bates; Freed-Hardeman University

Ms. Symentra Matthews; Freed-Hardeman University

Mr. Nathan Lewis; Freed-Hardeman University

Ms. Colette Carrabba; Freed-Hardeman University

Ms. Rainy Dobbs; Freed-Hardeman University

Ms. Tamara Edwards; Freed-Hardeman University

Ms. Aja Burrell; Freed-Hardeman University

 

OTHER RELEVANT ACTIVITIES AND SERVICE

UNIVERSITY

University Scholars Day Committee (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. (2015). Creating positive change through education. (Freed-Hardeman University Chapel)

Farmer, A. (2015). The role of a male spiritual leader. (Freed-Hardeman University, Chi Beta Chi Guys Retreat)

Farmer, A. (2015). Radical discipleship. (Freed-Hardeman University, Xi Chi Freshman Retreat)

Farmer, A. (2015). Keeping the first family first (Faulkner University)

Farmer. A. (2015).  Purity for men in an impure world. (G.U.L.F.)

Farmer, A. & Farmer, J. (2015). God’s protection through purity. (Christ’s Classical School, West Dyersburg)

Farmer, A. (2014). Daniel, a man after God’s heart. (Freed-Hardeman University, Chi Beta Chi Guys Retreat)

Farmer, A. (2014). Keeping the first family first. (Freed-Hardeman Lectureship)

Farmer, A. (2013). “For His Glory: Possession.” Hashtag Youth Series, Columbia, TN.

Farmer, A. (2013). Thirst for righteousness. (Freed-Hardeman University Chapel)

Farmer, A. (2017, 2016, 2013) R.U.S.H. at Freed-Hardeman University.