3The 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.
8 to 9:30 a.m. MT
At What Cost?: Researching Representation in the Core Knowledge Language Arts Curriculum to Repair Curricular Harm | At What Cost?: Researching Representation in the Core Knowledge Language Arts Curriculum to Repair Curricular Harm
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Alexandra Shelton, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Special Education
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Curriculum Studies
Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
Alexandra Shelton, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Special Education
Curriculum Studies
Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
8 to 9:30 a.m. MT
The Association of Physical Condition of Schools with Absenteeism and Test Scores in Maryland | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 4
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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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Richard Lofton, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education
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Joshua Sharfstein
Vice Dean Public Health Practice & Community Engagement, Distinguished Professor of the Practice, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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Priyanka Fernandes
Student, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering
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
Richard Lofton, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education
Joshua Sharfstein
Vice Dean Public Health Practice & Community Engagement, Distinguished Professor of the Practice, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Priyanka Fernandes
Student, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering
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Catherine Gong
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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.
Catherine Gong
Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools
We use data-driven insights to assess and improve the effectiveness of policies and programs.
8 to 9:30 a.m. MT
Trusted Brokers: How Multiple Measures of Student and School Success Emerged in ESSA | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 2-3
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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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Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools
We use data-driven insights to assess and improve the effectiveness of policies and programs.
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
Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools
We use data-driven insights to assess and improve the effectiveness of policies and programs.
8 to 9:30 a.m. MT
The Roles of Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction and WTC in Communication Across Different Learning Modes | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Meeting Room Level, Room 710
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Zilu Jiang
Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins School 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.
Zilu Jiang
Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins School 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.
9:50 to 11:20 a.m. MT
A Systematic Review of Evaluation Methods in Studies of Educational Technology in Mathematics | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 2-3
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Jennifer Morrison, PhD
Associate Research Professor
Deputy Director of Evaluation Research, Center for Research and Reform in EducationAffiliation
Center for Research and Reform in Education
Expertise
Curriculum Studies, Educational Technology, Learning & Instruction, Research, Evaluation & Assessment
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Joseph Reilly, EdD
Assistant Research Scientist
Affiliation
Center for Research and Reform in Education
Expertise
Research, Evaluation & Assessment
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Ashley Anne Grant
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2020
Research Interests
Restorative practices; Teacher turnover, randomized control trial, school
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Alan Reid
Assistant Research Scientist, Johns Hopkins School of Education
Jennifer Morrison, PhD
Associate Research Professor
Deputy Director of Evaluation Research, Center for Research and Reform in Education
Affiliation
Center for Research and Reform in Education
Expertise
Curriculum Studies, Educational Technology, Learning & Instruction, Research, Evaluation & Assessment
Joseph Reilly, EdD
Assistant Research Scientist
Affiliation
Center for Research and Reform in Education
Expertise
Research, Evaluation & Assessment
Ashley Anne Grant
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2020
Research Interests
Restorative practices; Teacher turnover, randomized control trial, school
Alan Reid
Assistant Research Scientist, Johns Hopkins School of Education
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Joseph Reilly
Assistant Research Scientist, Johns Hopkins School of Education
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Michael Cook
Data Analytics Manager, Johns Hopkins School of Education
Joseph Reilly
Assistant Research Scientist, Johns Hopkins School of Education
Michael Cook
Data Analytics Manager, Johns Hopkins School of Education
9:50 to 11:20 a.m. MT
The Development and Validation of a Second Language Writing Autonomy Scale | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 2-3
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Xue Wang
PhD Student
Cohort
2021
Research Interests
Learner autonomy; Meta-analysis; AI for educational research
Xue Wang
PhD Student
Cohort
2021
Research Interests
Learner autonomy; Meta-analysis; AI for educational research
11:40 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. MT
Factors Influencing Special Education Teacher Educators’ Focus on Emergent Multilingual Learners in Preservice Literacy Courses | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Meeting Room Level, Room 302
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Alexandra Shelton, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Special 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.
Alexandra Shelton, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Special Education
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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Collin Perryman
Post Doctoral Fellow, 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, 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
11:40 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. MT
Autoethnography as a Research Method to Examine Women's ELT Leadership Development in Transnational Spaces: Commentaries and Chair | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Meeting Room Level, Room 112
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Debra Suarez
Adjunct Lecturer, 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.
Debra Suarez
Adjunct Lecturer, 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.
11:40 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. MT
Common Ground, Solution Bound: Addressing the Interpersonal Challenges of Climate Conversations Using Social Perspective Taking | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Terrace Level, Bluebird Ballroom Room 3B
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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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Lisa Nehring
PhD Student
Cohort
2020
Research Interests
Environmental education; Experiential learning; Neighborhoods; Curriculum & instruction
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Li Li
PhD Student
Cohort
2023
Research Interests
Social-Emotional Development in Adolescence; College Readiness and Transition; Internationalization of Higher Education
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Katherine Cornwall
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2024
Research Interests
Environmental education; Community involvement; Behavior; Health and wellness; Mindfulness
Hunter Gehlbach, PhD
Professor
Faculty Lead, PhD Program
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Measurement & Research Methodologies
Lisa Nehring
PhD Student
Cohort
2020
Research Interests
Environmental education; Experiential learning; Neighborhoods; Curriculum & instruction
Li Li
PhD Student
Cohort
2023
Research Interests
Social-Emotional Development in Adolescence; College Readiness and Transition; Internationalization of Higher Education
Katherine Cornwall
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2024
Research Interests
Environmental education; Community involvement; Behavior; Health and wellness; Mindfulness
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Nan Mu
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2024
Research Interests
Child development; English language learners
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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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Lindi Shepard
PhD Student
Cohort
2023
Research Interests
Place-based education; Environmental literacy; Inquiry-based learning; Cognition & learning; Teacher 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
Nan Mu
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2024
Research Interests
Child development; English language learners
Qiyang Zhang
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2024
Research Interests
Evidence-based education; Research synthesis; Health and education; Meta-analysis; Causal inference
Lindi Shepard
PhD Student
Cohort
2023
Research Interests
Place-based education; Environmental literacy; Inquiry-based learning; Cognition & learning; Teacher education
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
1:30 to 3 p.m. MT
City Buses In Lieu of School Buses: A modern color line. | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Meeting Room Level, Room 104
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Richard Lofton, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education
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Justin Hill
PhD Student
Cohort
2020
Research Interests
Teacher quality; Instructional time; Seasonal learning; Education policy
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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
Richard Lofton, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education
Justin Hill
PhD Student
Cohort
2020
Research Interests
Teacher quality; Instructional time; Seasonal learning; Education policy
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
1:30 to 3 p.m. MT
Student Reading Self-Efficacy Development through a Middle School Reading Tutoring Program | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 2-3
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Ebony McGee, PhD
Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Counseling & Human Development, Postsecondary Education, Social Context of Education, Urban Education
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Zariah Nicole
PhD Student
Cohort
2023
Research Interests
Anti-racism; Equity; Fugitivity; Black folx; Black language
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Devin White
PhD Student
Cohort
2023
Research Interests
STEM Education; Black STEMmers; Critical Theories of Race; Learning and Gaming
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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
Ebony McGee, PhD
Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Counseling & Human Development, Postsecondary Education, Social Context of Education, Urban Education
Zariah Nicole
PhD Student
Cohort
2023
Research Interests
Anti-racism; Equity; Fugitivity; Black folx; Black language
Devin White
PhD Student
Cohort
2023
Research Interests
STEM Education; Black STEMmers; Critical Theories of Race; Learning and Gaming
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
1:30 to 3 p.m. MT
MetaMate: Large Language Model to the Rescue of Automated Data Extraction for Educational Systematic Reviews | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Meeting Room Level, Room 704
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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.
1:30 to 3 p.m. MT
Understanding Study Time in College: The Role of Motivation and Time Management Using Experience Sampling Method | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Exhibit Hall Level, Exhibit Hall F - Poster Session
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Zilu Jiang
Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins School 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.
Zilu Jiang
Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins School 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.
3:20 to 4:50 p.m. MT
Financial Wellness, Support Networks, and Community Wealth: Providing Access, Persistence, and Equity for College Students | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Terrace Level, Bluebird Ballroom Room 3E
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Aisha Almond
Alumni EdD 'YR, Johns Hopkins School 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
Aisha Almond
Alumni EdD 'YR, Johns Hopkins School of Education
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
3:20 to 4:50 p.m. MT
Choosing Schools in Choice Neighborhoods: Student Mobility, School Composition, and Case Management in Memphis, TN | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 1
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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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Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools
We use data-driven insights to assess and improve the effectiveness of policies and programs.
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
Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools
We use data-driven insights to assess and improve the effectiveness of policies and programs.
3:20 to 4:50 p.m. MT
Teachers’ Remedies in the Face of Uncertainty: Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Beliefs and Adaptations | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Terrace Level, Bluebird Ballroom Room 2H
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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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Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools
We use data-driven insights to assess and improve the effectiveness of policies and programs.
Ranjini Mahinda JohnBull, PhD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Mind, Brain, & Teaching
Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools
We use data-driven insights to assess and improve the effectiveness of policies and programs.
7 to 8:30 p.m. MT
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis SIG Business Meeting | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Meeting Room Level, Room 706
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Amanda Neitzel (Inns), PhD
Assistant Professor
Deputy Director of Evidence Research, Center for Research and Reform in EducationAffiliation
Center for Research and Reform in Education
Expertise
Curriculum Studies, Research, Evaluation & Assessment
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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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Measurement and Research Methodologies
Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.
Amanda Neitzel (Inns), PhD
Assistant Professor
Deputy Director of Evidence Research, Center for Research and Reform in Education
Affiliation
Center for Research and Reform in Education
Expertise
Curriculum Studies, Research, Evaluation & Assessment
Qiyang Zhang
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2024
Research Interests
Evidence-based education; Research synthesis; Health and education; Meta-analysis; Causal inference
Measurement and Research Methodologies
Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.
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