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

  • Rachel McClam

    PhD Student

    Cohort

    2022

    Research Interests

    Teacher training; Teacher growth and development; Improving student outcomes via equitable teaching practices; STEM education

    Rachel McClam Headshot
  • Learning and Instruction

    We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.

    Abstract illustration of a person's brain.

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

  • Juan Cortes

    PhD Student

    Cohort

    2019

    Research Interests

    College readiness; Access; Race and diversity

    Juan Cortes Headshot
  • Measurement and Research Methodologies

    Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.

    Abstract illustration of a person's brain.

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

  • Nathan Storey

    PhD Graduate

    Graduation Year

    2023

    Research Interests

    Public health and education; Education systems; Learning loss; International education; Meta-analysis and Systematic reviews

    Nathan Storey Headshot
  • Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools

    We use data-driven insights to assess and improve the effectiveness of policies and programs.

    Abstract illustration of a mountain.

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

  • 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

    Headshot of Toni (Antoinette Sapet)  Ungaretti, PhD
  • Administration, Organization, and Leadership

    We focus on optimizing educational leadership and management practices, investigating elements of school and district governance.

    Abstract illustration of shaking hands and a megaphone.

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

  • 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

    Headshot of Toni (Antoinette Sapet)  Ungaretti, PhD
  • Emily Jones, EdD

    Assistant Professor

    Affiliation

    Advanced Studies in Education

    Expertise

    Education in the Health Professions

    Headshot of Emily  Jones, EdD
  • Marysol Romero

    Adjunct Lecturer

  • Administration, Organization, and Leadership

    We focus on optimizing educational leadership and management practices, investigating elements of school and district governance.

    Abstract illustration of shaking hands and a megaphone.

9:35 to 11:05 a.m. ET

Exploring New Horizons: Critical Quantitative Methodologies in Education | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Floor: Level 5, Salon J

  • 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

    Headshot of Rebecca  Cruz, PhD
  • Measurement and Research Methodologies

    Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.

    Abstract illustration of a person's brain.

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

  • Qiyang Zhang

    PhD Student

    Cohort

    2020

    Research Interests

    Evidence-based education; Research synthesis; Health and education; Meta-analysis; Causal inference

    Qiyang Zhang Headshot
  • Social Context of Education

    We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning

    Abstract illustration of children and 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

  • Nichole Fehrenbach

    EdD Student

  • Administration, Organization, and Leadership

    We focus on optimizing educational leadership and management practices, investigating elements of school and district governance.

    Abstract illustration of shaking hands and a megaphone.

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

  • 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

    Headshot of Odis  Johnson, Jr., PhD
  • Social Context of Education

    We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning

    Abstract illustration of children and 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

  • Claire Chuter

    PhD Graduate

    Graduation Year

    2023

    Research Interests

    Adolescence; Social perspective taking; Social psychology in education; Teacher student relationships; Social-emotional learning

    Claire Chuter Headshot
  • Hunter Gehlbach, PhD

    Professor
    Faculty Lead, PhD Program

    Affiliation

    Advanced Studies in Education

    Expertise

    Learning & Instruction, Measurement & Research Methodologies

    Headshot of Hunter  Gehlbach, PhD
  • Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools

    We use data-driven insights to assess and improve the effectiveness of policies and programs.

    Abstract illustration of a mountain.

11:25 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. ET

Community-Based Research as Civic Engagement: An Example from the Youth Research Council

  • 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

    Headshot of Meagan  Call-Cummings, PhD
  • Social Context of Education

    We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning

    Abstract illustration of children and 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

  • Megumi Hine

    PhD Student

    Cohort

    2019

    Research Interests

    Race and diversity; Parent involvement; Community involvement; School reform

    Megumi Hine Headshot
  • Yolanda Abel, EdD

    Associate Professor

    Affiliation

    Advanced Studies in Education

    Expertise

    Administration, Organization & Leadership, Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education

    Headshot of Yolanda  Abel,  EdD
  • 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

    Headshot of Steven B. Sheldon, PhD
  • Social Context of Education

    We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning

    Abstract illustration of children and 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

  • Xue Wang

    PhD Student

    Cohort

    2021

    Research Interests

    Learner autonomy; Meta-analysis; AI for educational research

    Xue Wang Headshot
  • Measurement and Research Methodologies

    Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.

    Abstract illustration of a person's brain.

3:05 to 4:35 p.m. ET

Fostering Reflective Thinking in Emerging Professionals | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 100, Room 107A

  • 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

    Headshot of Toni (Antoinette Sapet)  Ungaretti, PhD
  • Learning and Instruction

    We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.

    Abstract illustration of a person's brain.

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