Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis

Clemmer College of Education and Human Development

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Dr. Virginia Foley

Professor, Program Coordinator for Administrative Endorsement

EDUCATION

Ed. D. Educational Administration, The University of Alabama, 1996.

Dissertation: An Analysis of the Impact of Teacher Empowerment on Teacher Development: A Four Year Study

Ed.S. Guidance and Counseling, State University of West Georgia, 1988

M. A. Educational Psychology, Tennessee Technological University, 1978.

B.S. Elementary Education, Tennessee Technological University, 1976

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City TN, 2019- present

Associate Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City TN, 2013-2019

Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City TN, 2007-2013

Interim Director of University School, ETSU, Johnson City, TN, July 1, 2008-December 4, 2008

Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning/Student Services. Dalton Public Schools, Dalton, Georgia, 2004-2007

Executive Director of Student Services/Standard Bearer Process. Dalton Public Schools, Dalton, Georgia, 2001-2004

Principal, Dalton Middle School Dalton Public Schools, Dalton, Georgia, 1998-2001

Counselor, Dalton Junior High School. Dalton Public Schools, Dalton, Georgia, 1997-1998

Coordinator of Elementary School Counseling. Dalton Public Schools, Dalton, Georgia, 1982-1998

Elementary School Counselor. Dalton Public Schools, Dalton, Georgia, 1978-1997

Teacher, Fort Hill Elementary School. Dalton Public Schools, Dalton, Georgia, 1976-1977

COURSES TAUGHT

ELPA 5100/6100: Interpersonal Relations:

ELPA 5200/6200: Emerging Perspectives Influencing the Schools

ELPA 5300/6300: Professional Needs of Groups and Individuals

ELPA 5400/6400: Instructional Leadership

ELPA 5500/6500: Implementation Strategies

ELPA 5600/6600: Shaping the Character and Quality of the Institution

ELPA 6270: Supervisory Techniques

ELPA 6450: Leadership Studies

ELPA 6020: Seminar in Educational Supervision

ELPA 7860: Dissertation Research

ELPA 7990: Readings and Research

ELPA 6220: Specialist Seminar

ELPA 6951: Seminar in Educational Research


CURRENT RESEARCH

Supporting School Leaders during the Pandemic

Everything my dissertation students are researching

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Christian, G., Quinn, M., Foley, V. (2022, Oct.). What to do when the kids aren't alright. The Learning Professional; Learning Forward Journal, https://learningforward.org/journal/teaching-in-turbulent-times/what-to-do-when-the-kids-arent-alright/

Foley, V. (Fall 2011) “Devaluing teachers: or reform has become a four letter word.” Tennessee Educational Leadership.

Foley, V. and Reynolds, D. (2011, Nov./Dec.) “All I really need to know about professional learning I learned in Georgia.” PAGE ONE.

Watts, R., Foley, V., and Good, D. (Spring 2012) “Parent involvement: perceptions and actions in a small school district.” Tennessee Educational Leadership.

Horne, J., Foley, V., and Flora B. “Race to the Paycheck: Merit Pay and Theories of Teacher Motivation.” Journal of Learning in Higher Education

Davis, J., Lampley, J., & Foley, V. (2016, Spring). The Relationship between Growth Scores and the Overall Observation Ratings for Teachers in a Public School System in Tennessee. Journal of Learning in Higher Education.

Dotson, L. & Foley, V. (2017, Spring). Middle Grades Student Achievement and Poverty Levels: Implications for Teacher Preparation Journal of Learning in Higher Education.

Bowers, D. & Foley, V. (2018 ). Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment as Related to College Readiness and Retention in a Tennessee University. Journal of Learning in Higher Education

PRESS ANNOUNCEMENTS

East Tennessee State Univeristy. (2022, May 9). ETSU, Unicoi schools partner to create more trauma informed system. [Press Release]. https://www.etsu.edu/etsu-news/2022/05-may/trauma-informed-unicoi-nr.php  

 East Tennessee State University. (2022, September 8). Clemmer college faculty-led team sutures $1.25 million in grant funding. [Press release]. https://www.etsu.edu/etsu-news/2022/09-september/ritasee.php