Director
Researcher
Postdoctoral Scholar
Affiliated Faculty
Doctoral Students
Research Assistant
Director
Joshua M. Rosenberg, Ph.D.
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Department: Theory & Practice in Teacher Education
Email: jmrosenberg@utk.edu
Personal website: https://joshuamrosenberg.com/
Researcher
Sarah Narvaiz, Ph.D.
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Postdoctoral Scholar
Maryrose Weatherton, Ph.D.
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Affiliated Faculty
Louis Rocconi, Ph.D.
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Department: Evaluation, Statistics, and Methodology
Bio: Louis Rocconi is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for the Evaluation, Statistics, and Methodology PhD program at the University of Tennessee. His research focuses on helping researchers and practitioners better utilize statistical methods and survey research methodologies. In his spare time, Louis enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters and cheering on the Vols!
Lexi Lishinski, Ph.D.
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Bio: Lexi received her PhD in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology from Michigan State University in 2017. She previously received an MA in Philosophy from Texas A&M University in 2013, and a BA in Philosophy and German from MSU in 2010. In her free time she spends time with her wife Amy and son Avery, and plays piano and guitar.
Fatima Zahra, Ph.D.
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Department: Evaluation, Statistics, and Methodology
Bio: Fatima Tuz Zahra is an Assistant Professor of Evaluation, Statistics, and Methodology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She leads research on how technology, jobs, and education intersect to shape policy decisions. Her current projects explore technology-enhanced learning across Bangladesh, India, and the US and sustainable livelihood initiatives for refugees, informed by rigorous evaluation methodologies. She enjoys art, music, poetry, boxing, and most importantly the company of people who want to have a positive impact on others' lives.
Doctoral Students
Amanda Hendricks
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Bio: Amanda is a PhD student in TPTE at the University of Tennessee. She received a B.S. in Human Learning at Tennessee Technological University and M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction at Tusculum University. Amanda is passionate about place based learning and basically really digs being outside.
Cody Pritchard
Bio: Cody Pritchard received a Masters degree from Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN and his Bacherlor's of Arts from North Central College just outside Chicago, IL. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Theory & Practice in Teacher Education at the University of Tennessee. Prior to pursuing a PhD, Cody taught math and science, worked as an instructional coach, and district-level curriculum director. He enjoys reading, rock climbing, and spending time with his partner and dog.
Emily McDonald
Bio: Emily McDonald is currently a full-time high school mathematics teacher in Chattanooga, TN, and she is a part-time graduate student at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Emily's goal as a teacher is to support her students through researched-based innovative teaching practices and share these practices with fellow teachers at her school, in her district, and beyond. Emily's future goals during and after her Ph.D. program are to contribute to research and support educators. Her current research interests are educational technology in mathematics education, data science in mathematics education, and brain science around the learning of mathematics. However, she is open to learning about new fields, research, and contributions to STEM education.
Hanhui Bao
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Bio: Hanhui is a proud alumni from Johns Hopkins University. She is an avid reader and enjoys exploring new things, but she is not nerdy and boring! She hopes to have a puppy or kitten once she settles down in a few years.
Wei (Vino) Wang
Bio: I’m Wang Wei(also call me Vino), a first-year Ph.D. student in the LDT program. My research focuses on the integration of ICT technology and education, encompassing topics such as macro policies, communication channels, and factors influencing technology acceptance. Since the advent of ChatGPT, I’ve developed a keen interest in the integration of AI and education, exploring topics like AI’s role in dissemination, usage, and integration in educational settings.
Research Assistant
Rita Swartzentruber
Kebba Leigh
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