I have 23 years of experience working in public comprehensive high schools where I have served as principal, interim principal, assistant principal, and social studies teacher. My professional practice focused on developing literacy across the content areas, promoting critical thinking, and developing inclusive communities.

I earned my Ph.D. from the University of Arizona focusing on political resistance to educational reform efforts, specifically, the efforts of parents and educators to legalize opting out of state mandated standardized tests. I have been published in Educational Policy Analysis Archives, The SOJO Journal of Educational Foundations, and the Teachers College Record.  Additionally, Educational Administration Quarterly  has just published my co-authored article exploring superintendent responses to Red for Ed teacher job actions.  

My research interests explore the intersections of educational reform, politics, leadership, organizations, curriculum, and philosophy.  I am currently working on projects exploring homeschooling for a post-pandemic world, the implications of edible school yards, and administrative sense-making during the pandemic. 

Ed.D., Educational Leadership and Organizational Development (University of Louisville, 2017)

Dissertation: Diversity for diversity’s sake? The relationship between diversity and school-level academic achievement.

Master’s Level: Instructional Leadership, Ethics and Integrity, Family and Community Engagement, Management and Learning Environment, Culminating Project in Educational Administration.

Doctoral Level: Advanced Applied Educational Research and Measurement, Applied Qualitative Methods, Educational Reform, PK-20 School Law, Literature Review

Prior to his current academic appointment, Dr. Wisman served schools and school districts identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) as an Education Recovery Specialist (i.e., consultant) with the Kentucky Department of Education. In addition, Dr. Wisman has also served as a high school biology teacher and department chair in public and private school contexts. 

Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Boesch is a part-time lecturer in the Education Administration Masters Program as well as the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership.  After earning her Bachelor's Degree and Teaching Credential from California State University Bakersfield, she earned two Master of Arts degrees. The first in  Curriculum and Instruction from California State University Bakersfield, and the second in Education Administration from Fresno Pacific University. She completed her EdD with a Doctorate in Educational Leadership as a member of cohort 1 of the combined program with California State University Bakersfield and Fresno State University. She has been serving as a part-time lecturer here at CSUB since 2018. 

In addition to working at CSUB she is also a full time Superintendent of Maple School district, a small rural District near Shafter. She has held several leadership positions at the site, district and county level. Dr.Boesch has also taught 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades prior to going into Administration. 

She has many passions related to education; most notably her desire to consistently make decisions that ensure that ALL students have the ability to learn and grow, that all teachers are supported in being successful, that Expanded Learning Programs are supported and valued and that Every Child has a safe place to learn.

Active involvement in multiple organizations (ACSA, CSBA, SSDA) and serving on several Boards (CASH, SISC, SLS, SELPA's SEC, and the Districts Tradition of Excellence Foundation) has also afforded Dr. Boesch many opportunities to advocate for students and legislation that understands what implementation in the field looks like. 

Dr. Bowers has served as an adjunct professor in the CSUB Educational Administration Credentialing Program in support of students wishing to earn their California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential since 2015.  She has worked for more than 30 years in education as a teacher, site administrator, and district administrator, including her service as Superintendent of Lancaster School District since 2012.  Dr. Bowers is an active member of numerous professional and community organizations serving as President-elect for California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators, Chairperson for the National Coalition on Educational Equity and as a Board member for the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team and Antelope Valley Partners for Health. She received the ACSA Valuing Diversity Award in 2019 and was recognized as the 2020 Los Angeles County Superintendent of the Year.  Dr. Bowers is a proud CSUB alumna, having received her Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration.  She received her Educational Doctorate in Leadership, Administration, and Policy from Pepperdine University. 

Dr. Donna Campbell is the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services/Special Education for Palmdale School District, overseeing four departments – Health Services & Safety, Mental Health Services, Special Education, and Student Services.  She earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from California State University, Bakersfield, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from California State University, Northridge.  Her research focused on parent involvement, home and school collaboration, exploring cultural relationships, and issues of trust in education.  Dr. Campbell has been an Adjunct Professor at CSUB for over 5 years teaching Family and Community Engagement in the School of Social Sciences and Education.

Dr. Andy Glatfelter earned his master’s degree in education from CSUB (2002) and his doctorate in educational leadership from UCLA (2006). He is the supervisor for Cycle 2 of the CalAPA and has scored over 600 submissions. In his 15 years of administrative experience he has opened two new public schools, one a K-8 and the other a middle school, both for the Lancaster School District. The latter has been named the “AV’s Best” public school for the last four years. He enjoys developing partnerships with businesses and the community to deliver a world-class learning environment for students.

Dr. Hodgson has been a professional educator for 22 years. He began his career as an English teacher at Arvin High School, where he also served as Health Careers Academy Coordinator, Dean of Athletics and Activities, and Assistant Principal for Instruction. The results of his efforts to improve student achievement included significant growth in API, completion of University of California A-G course requirements, and Advanced Placement offerings. After six years as assistant principal, he became Principal at Standard Middle School in Oildale. He successfully helped an underperforming school exit from state sanctions, leading to unprecedented improvement in student achievement. He led a school modernization project and developed
partnerships with parents and community members.

In 2016 Dr. Hodgson joined a leadership team at the office of the Kern County Superintendent of
Schools, forming the Kern Learning Network to support the county’s 48 school districts. He assisted school districts to develop programs of continuous improvement and their Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP’s). He also facilitated the county-wide Principal’s Learning Network.

Dr. Hodgson’s support for teachers and educational leaders continued when he became Director of
Professional Development at Panama-Buena Vista Union School District in 2018. He led the creation of Panama University, a model program for teacher-led professional development, serving over 950 teachers and administrators. Furthermore, he has promoted system-wide improvement by supervising principals, helping them to become more effective instructional leaders. Dr. Hodgson was selected by “Education Week” as a one of 11 “2021 Leaders To Learn From” for his work in Panama-Buena Vista Union School District. Also, according to the Panama-Buena Vista Superintendent, Katie Russell, “It was through his leadership that we were the first large district to bring back all students for in-person instruction.”