EDUCATION
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2010
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Ed.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies: Educational Leadership, University of Memphis
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2005
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M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, Freed-Hardeman University
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2003
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B.S. Ed. in Elementary Education (K-8), Freed-Hardeman University, Alpha Chi, Summa Cum Laude
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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
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Institution
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Position
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Date
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Courses taught
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Freed-Hardeman University
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Assistant Professor/Director of Ed.D. Program
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2013-current
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Undergraduate and Graduate Education
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Union University
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Adjunct Professor
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2013
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Graduate Education/Statistician & Consultant
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Freed-Hardeman University
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Adjunct Professor
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2010-2013
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Undergraduate and Graduate Education
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Mt. Pisgah Middle School, Cordova, TN
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Science Teacher
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2007-2010
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Life Science
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Chester County Adult Education, Henderson, TN
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Adult Education and ESOL Instructor
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2004
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GED Prep, Life Skills, ESOL
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OTHER RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Employer
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Position
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Date
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Description
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Great Oaks church of Christ, Memphis, TN
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Youth & Family Minister
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2010-current
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Mentor and Event Coordinator for Youth
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Freed-Hardeman University
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Admissions Counselor, Events Coordinator
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2004-2007
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Recruiter and Events Coordinator for prospective students
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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.