The American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting stands as the world’s largest gathering of education researchers, spotlighting groundbreaking and innovative studies. With over 2,500 sessions available, the 2025 Annual Meeting promises a dynamic experience, offering opportunities to glean insights from prominent scholars, explore the latest research, and cultivate professional connections.
The Johns Hopkins School of Education is thrilled to announce that over 50 of our faculty, staff, and students are showcasing their work at this year’s conference. Below, we’ve spotlighted our distinguished speakers. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend their presentations and uncover the impactful contributions from our community.
This information is subject to change. Please visit the AERA Annual Meeting 2025 program page for the latest information.
9 to 10:30 a.m. MT
Geography, Teacher-Child Interactions and Caregiving Attitudes in Head Start: Associations with Job Demands and Resources | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 1
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Briana Bostic
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2023
Research Interests
Safety and violence; Juvenile justice; Teacher development; Race and diversity; Poverty
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Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
Briana Bostic
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2023
Research Interests
Safety and violence; Juvenile justice; Teacher development; Race and diversity; Poverty
Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
9 to 10:30 a.m. MT
Advancing Innovation and Standards: An Embedded Capstone in a Virtual Health Professions Education Graduate Program | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Meeting Room Level, Room 110
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Toni (Antoinette Sapet) Ungaretti, PhD
Assistant Professor
Director, Education in the Health Professions ProgramAffiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Education in the Health Professions
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Curriculum Studies
Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
Toni (Antoinette Sapet) Ungaretti, PhD
Assistant Professor
Director, Education in the Health Professions Program
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Education in the Health Professions
Curriculum Studies
Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
10:50 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. MT
Measuring Self-Efficacy for Equity-Centered Teaching Practices: A Scale Development and Evaluation Study | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Meeting Room Level, Room 113
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Alexandra Shelton, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Special Education
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Rebecca Cruz, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools, Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education, Special Education
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Rachel McClam
PhD Student
Cohort
2022
Research Interests
Teacher training; Teacher growth and development; Improving student outcomes via equitable teaching practices; STEM education
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Sarah Caroleo
PhD Student
Cohort
2021
Research Interests
Educator development & capacity-building; Equity; Gifted & advanced education; Curriculum & instruction; K-12 policy
Alexandra Shelton, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Special Education
Rebecca Cruz, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools, Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education, Special Education
Rachel McClam
PhD Student
Cohort
2022
Research Interests
Teacher training; Teacher growth and development; Improving student outcomes via equitable teaching practices; STEM education
Sarah Caroleo
PhD Student
Cohort
2021
Research Interests
Educator development & capacity-building; Equity; Gifted & advanced education; Curriculum & instruction; K-12 policy
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Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
12:40 to 2:10 p.m. MT
Unveiling Math Curricula: A Systematic Review | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Exhibit Hall Level, Exhibit Hall F - Poster Session
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Alanna Bjorklund-Young, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Institute for Education Policy
Expertise
Curriculum Studies, Education Policy & Politics
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Curriculum Studies
Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
Alanna Bjorklund-Young, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Institute for Education Policy
Expertise
Curriculum Studies, Education Policy & Politics
Curriculum Studies
Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
12:40 to 2:10 p.m. MT
Longitudinal Trends in Homeschool Regulation | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Meeting Room Level, Room 105
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Angela R. Watson, PhD
Assistant Research Professor
Affiliation
Institute for Education Policy
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics
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Educational Policy and Politics
Our work influences and assesses the effectiveness of policies and practices that improve equity, accessibility, and inclusion in education.
Angela R. Watson, PhD
Assistant Research Professor
Affiliation
Institute for Education Policy
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics
Educational Policy and Politics
Our work influences and assesses the effectiveness of policies and practices that improve equity, accessibility, and inclusion in education.
12:40 to 2:10 p.m. MT
Homeschooling In America: The Changing Regulation, Motivation and Population | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Meeting Room Level, Room 105
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Angela R. Watson, PhD
Assistant Research Professor
Affiliation
Institute for Education Policy
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics
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Educational Policy and Politics
Our work influences and assesses the effectiveness of policies and practices that improve equity, accessibility, and inclusion in education.
Angela R. Watson, PhD
Assistant Research Professor
Affiliation
Institute for Education Policy
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics
Educational Policy and Politics
Our work influences and assesses the effectiveness of policies and practices that improve equity, accessibility, and inclusion in education.
12:40 to 2:10 p.m. MT
Taking the Pulse on American Education: A Cross-Sector Comparison | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Meeting Room Level, Room 105
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Alanna Bjorklund-Young, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Institute for Education Policy
Expertise
Curriculum Studies, Education Policy & Politics
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Genevieve Smith
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Educational Policy and Politics
Our work influences and assesses the effectiveness of policies and practices that improve equity, accessibility, and inclusion in education.
Alanna Bjorklund-Young, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Institute for Education Policy
Expertise
Curriculum Studies, Education Policy & Politics
Genevieve Smith
Educational Policy and Politics
Our work influences and assesses the effectiveness of policies and practices that improve equity, accessibility, and inclusion in education.
12:40 to 2:10 p.m. MT
A Thematic Analysis of Florida School District Elementary Acceleration Policies and Practices | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Exhibit Hall Level, Exhibit Hall F - Poster Session
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Keri M. Guilbault, EdD
Associate Professor
Interim Director, Doctor of Education Program
Faculty Lead, Gifted Education ProgramsAffiliation
Counseling & Educational Studies
Expertise
Gifted Education, Learning & Instruction
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Educational Policy and Politics
Our work influences and assesses the effectiveness of policies and practices that improve equity, accessibility, and inclusion in education.
Keri M. Guilbault, EdD
Associate Professor
Interim Director, Doctor of Education Program
Faculty Lead, Gifted Education Programs
Affiliation
Counseling & Educational Studies
Expertise
Gifted Education, Learning & Instruction
Educational Policy and Politics
Our work influences and assesses the effectiveness of policies and practices that improve equity, accessibility, and inclusion in education.
2:30 to 4 p.m. MT
Identifying the Depressive Subgroups Among Adolescent Black Boys and Adolescent White Boys Who Have Been School Policed and School Disciplined | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 2-3
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Collin Perryman
Post Doctoral Fellow, Department of Health Behavior and Society, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
Collin Perryman
Post Doctoral Fellow, Department of Health Behavior and Society, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
2:30 to 4 p.m. MT
School Policing, School Discipline, and the Depressive Symptoms Experienced by 15-Year-Old Black Girls, Latinx Girls, and White Girls | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 2-3
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Collin Perryman
Post Doctoral Fellow, Department of Health Behavior and Society, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
Collin Perryman
Post Doctoral Fellow, Department of Health Behavior and Society, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
2:30 to 4 p.m. MT
Visual and Video Analysis with the Youth Research Council | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Meeting Room Level, Room 402
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Meagan Call-Cummings, PhD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Measurement & Research Methodologies, Research, Evaluation & Assessment, Social Context of Education
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Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools
We use data-driven insights to assess and improve the effectiveness of policies and programs.
Meagan Call-Cummings, PhD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Measurement & Research Methodologies, Research, Evaluation & Assessment, Social Context of Education
Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools
We use data-driven insights to assess and improve the effectiveness of policies and programs.
2:30 to 4 p.m. MT
Community, Creativity, Curiosity: An Interactive Demonstration and Workshop exploring Participatory, Arts-Based Methods across Diverse Contexts | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Meeting Room Level, Room 402
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Meagan Call-Cummings, PhD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Measurement & Research Methodologies, Research, Evaluation & Assessment, Social Context of Education
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Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
Meagan Call-Cummings, PhD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Measurement & Research Methodologies, Research, Evaluation & Assessment, Social Context of Education
Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
2:30 to 4 p.m. MT
Exploring Teacher Self-Efficacy and Cultural Competence through a Culturally Responsive Professional Learning Model | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 2-3
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Ranjini Mahinda JohnBull, PhD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Mind, Brain, & Teaching
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Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
Ranjini Mahinda JohnBull, PhD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Mind, Brain, & Teaching
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
4:20 to 5:50 p.m. MT
Restorative or Carceral: School Leaders’ Discipline Equity Logics | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 1
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Rebecca Cruz, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools, Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education, Special Education
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Olivia Marcucci, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education, Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
Expertise
Social Context of Education
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Eric Rice, PhD
Assistant Professor
Interim Director, Teacher Development ProgramsAffiliation
Counseling & Educational Studies
Expertise
Social Context of Education, Urban Education
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Merecedes Alicea
Rebecca Cruz, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools, Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education, Special Education
Olivia Marcucci, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education, Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
Expertise
Social Context of Education
Eric Rice, PhD
Assistant Professor
Interim Director, Teacher Development Programs
Affiliation
Counseling & Educational Studies
Expertise
Social Context of Education, Urban Education
Merecedes Alicea
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Alexander Parker
Research Assistant, Johns Hopkins School of Education
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Administration, Organization, and Leadership
We focus on optimizing educational leadership and management practices, investigating elements of school and district governance.
Alexander Parker
Research Assistant, Johns Hopkins School of Education
Administration, Organization, and Leadership
We focus on optimizing educational leadership and management practices, investigating elements of school and district governance.
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