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 2024 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 2024 program page for the latest information.
9:35 to 11:05 a.m. ET
Believing Students Can: Math Teacher Efficacy as a Predictor of Teacher Expectations for Student Success | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 100, Room 118C
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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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Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
Rachel McClam
PhD Student
Cohort
2022
Research Interests
Teacher training; Teacher growth and development; Improving student outcomes via equitable teaching practices; STEM education
Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
9:35 to 11:05 a.m. ET
Equitable Indicators? A State-Level Examination of How Well 9th Grade Status Measures Distinguish Educational Outcomes across District- and School-Level Contexts | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 100, Room 118B
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Juan Cortes
PhD Student
Cohort
2019
Research Interests
College readiness; Access; Race and diversity
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Measurement and Research Methodologies
Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.
Juan Cortes
PhD Student
Cohort
2019
Research Interests
College readiness; Access; Race and diversity
Measurement and Research Methodologies
Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.
9:35 to 11:05 a.m. ET
Student Perceptions of Health-Related Tutoring Content through the Tutoring with ThemeReads Program | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 100, Room 118B
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Nathan Storey
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2023
Research Interests
Public health and education; Education systems; Learning loss; International education; Meta-analysis and Systematic reviews
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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.
Nathan Storey
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2023
Research Interests
Public health and education; Education systems; Learning loss; International education; Meta-analysis and Systematic reviews
Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools
We use data-driven insights to assess and improve the effectiveness of policies and programs.
9:35 to 11:05 a.m ET
Reimagining Leadership for Equity across the Career Continuum: Navigating in a Time of Transformation - Chair | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Floor: Level 5, Salon I
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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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Administration, Organization, and Leadership
We focus on optimizing educational leadership and management practices, investigating elements of school and district governance.
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
Administration, Organization, and Leadership
We focus on optimizing educational leadership and management practices, investigating elements of school and district governance.
9:35 to 11:05 a.m. ET
Exploring the Essence of Leadership in Disruption: Informing Leadership Development to Advance Social Equity | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Floor: Level 5, Salon I
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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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Emily Jones, EdD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Education in the Health Professions
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Marysol Romero
Adjunct Lecturer
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Administration, Organization, and Leadership
We focus on optimizing educational leadership and management practices, investigating elements of school and district governance.
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
Emily Jones, EdD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Education in the Health Professions
Marysol Romero
Adjunct Lecturer
Administration, Organization, and Leadership
We focus on optimizing educational leadership and management practices, investigating elements of school and district governance.
9:35 to 11:05 a.m. ET
Exploring New Horizons: Critical Quantitative Methodologies in Education | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Floor: Level 5, Salon J
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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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Measurement and Research Methodologies
Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.
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
Measurement and Research Methodologies
Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.
9:35 to 11:05 a.m ET
Stepping into Adolescents’ Digital Shoes: An Intervention for Parental Understanding in Social Media Monitoring | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 100, Room 118B
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Qiyang Zhang
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2024
Research Interests
Evidence-based education; Research synthesis; Health and education; Meta-analysis; Causal inference
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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
Qiyang Zhang
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2024
Research Interests
Evidence-based education; Research synthesis; Health and education; Meta-analysis; Causal inference
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
9:35 to 11:05 a.m ET
Well-Being at Associate Degree Granting Institutions: Faculty and Staff Well-Being in an Actor Network | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Room 204ABC Abstract
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Nichole Fehrenbach
EdD Student
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Administration, Organization, and Leadership
We focus on optimizing educational leadership and management practices, investigating elements of school and district governance.
Nichole Fehrenbach
EdD Student
Administration, Organization, and Leadership
We focus on optimizing educational leadership and management practices, investigating elements of school and district governance.
11:25 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. ET
Fundamental principles of complex dynamic systems as windows into interrogating racism and its systems | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Room 203AB
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Odis Johnson, Jr., PhD
Bloomberg Distinguished Professor
Executive Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
Director, Institute in Critical Quantitative, Computational, and Mixed MethodologiesAffiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools, SOE Leadership
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Measurement & Research Methodologies, Social Context of Education
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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
Odis Johnson, Jr., PhD
Bloomberg Distinguished Professor
Executive Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
Director, Institute in Critical Quantitative, Computational, and Mixed Methodologies
Affiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools, SOE Leadership
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Measurement & Research Methodologies, Social Context of Education
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
11:25 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. ET
Motivating Use of Research in Education | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Floor: Level 5, Salon I
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Claire Chuter
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2023
Research Interests
Adolescence; Social perspective taking; Social psychology in education; Teacher student relationships; Social-emotional learning
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Hunter Gehlbach, PhD
Professor
Faculty Lead, PhD ProgramAffiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Measurement & Research Methodologies
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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.
Claire Chuter
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2023
Research Interests
Adolescence; Social perspective taking; Social psychology in education; Teacher student relationships; Social-emotional learning
Hunter Gehlbach, PhD
Professor
Faculty Lead, PhD Program
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Measurement & Research Methodologies
Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools
We use data-driven insights to assess and improve the effectiveness of policies and programs.
11:25 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. ET
Community-Based Research as Civic Engagement: An Example from the Youth Research Council
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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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Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
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
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
11:25 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. ET
Estimating the Impact of Community Schools: A Propensity Score Analysis of Receiving Community School Services | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Exhibit Hall A
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Megumi Hine
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2024
Research Interests
Race and diversity; Parent involvement; Community involvement; School reform
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Yolanda Abel, EdD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Administration, Organization & Leadership, Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education
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Steven B. Sheldon, PhD
Associate Professor
Co-Director, Center for Social Organization of Schools
Co-Director, Center on School, Family, and Community PartnershipsAffiliation
Center for Social Organization of Schools, SOE Leadership
Expertise
Research, Evaluation & Assessment, School, Faculty, and Community Partnerships, Social Context of Education
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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
Megumi Hine
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2024
Research Interests
Race and diversity; Parent involvement; Community involvement; School reform
Yolanda Abel, EdD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Administration, Organization & Leadership, Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education
Steven B. Sheldon, PhD
Associate Professor
Co-Director, Center for Social Organization of Schools
Co-Director, Center on School, Family, and Community Partnerships
Affiliation
Center for Social Organization of Schools, SOE Leadership
Expertise
Research, Evaluation & Assessment, School, Faculty, and Community Partnerships, Social Context of Education
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
3:05 to 4:35 p.m. ET
Review of Learner Autonomy Scales: Mapping the Landscape of Measurement Tools in Autonomy Interventions | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Exhibit Hall A
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Xue Wang
PhD Student
Cohort
2021
Research Interests
Learner autonomy; Meta-analysis; AI for educational research
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Measurement and Research Methodologies
Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.
Xue Wang
PhD Student
Cohort
2021
Research Interests
Learner autonomy; Meta-analysis; AI for educational research
Measurement and Research Methodologies
Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.
3:05 to 4:35 p.m. ET
Fostering Reflective Thinking in Emerging Professionals | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 100, Room 107A
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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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Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
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
Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
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