School Leaders (K-12)

Florida Atlantic’s School Leadership programs stand out for their strong partnerships with local school districts, flexible course formats (including online, evening, and weekend options), and a focus on real-world leadership challenges. You’ll join a community of learners and mentors, benefit from hands-on experiences, and be supported by faculty who are active in research and practice. Â鶹ŮÀÉ’s programs are recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in graduate education and online learning.

Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic

Undergraduate

  • Leadership Studies Minor

Graduate

  • Master’s (ME.d) in Educational Leadership (with leadership certification)
  • Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership (with or without certification)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Leadership

Explore Degree Programs in School Leadership

Masters of Education in Educational Leadership

Educational Leadership: Intern to Excellence (ELITE)

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Leadership for Excellence in Education Quality (EXEQ)

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Principal Rapid Orientation and Preparation in Educational Leadership (PROPEL) Program

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IDEAL Master’s and Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership for School Leaders

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Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes

1. Prepare ethical, reflective, and effective leaders for K-12 schools.
2. Develop expertise in leadership theory, research, and practice.
3. Foster skills to lead diverse school communities and drive school improvement.
4. Build capacity for data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.
5. Support continuous professional growth and collaboration.

1. Apply leadership knowledge to real-world school challenges.
2. Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
3. Lead school improvement initiatives that enhance student learning.
4. Use research and data to inform decisions and solve problems.
5. Model ethical leadership and advocate for equitable, high-quality education.
Vonzell Agosto, Ph.D.

Vonzell Agosto, Ph.D.

Chair and Professor

College of Education

Educational Leadership and Research Methodology

mailvagosto@fau.edu
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Boca Raton Campus | ED 47 – 260A

Dr. Maysa Barakat

Maysaa Barakat, Ph.D.

Professor

College of Education

Educational Leadership and Research Methodology

mailbarakatm@fau.edu
call561-297-3550
location_on

Boca Raton Campus | ED 47 - 253

Jennifer Bloom

Jennifer Bloom, Ed.D.

Professor

College of Education

Educational Leadership and Research Methodology

mailbloomj@fau.edu
call561-297-3550
location_on

Boca Raton Campus | ED 47 - 251

Bogotch

Ira Bogotch, Ed.D.

Professor Emeritus, Educational Leadership

College of Education

Educational Leadership and Research Methodology

mailibogotch@fau.edu
location_on

Boca Raton Campus

choi

Su Yon Choi, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership

College of Education

Educational Leadership and Research Methodology

mailchois@fau.edu
location_on

Boca Raton Campus | ED 47 - 254

contrerasgarcia

Nicole Contreras-Garcia, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Higher Education Leadership

College of Education

Educational Leadership and Research Methodology

mailncontrerasgarcia@fau.edu
location_on

Boca Raton Campus | ED 47 250

floyd

Deborah L. Floyd, Ed.D.

Professor and Coordinator of the Ed.S. and Ph.D. in Educational Leadership: Higher Education

College of Education

Educational Leadership and Research Methodology

maildfloyd@fau.edu
call561-297-3550
location_on

Boca Raton Campus | ED 47 256

kfriesen

Katie Friesen, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Higher Education Leadership and Coordinator of the M.Ed. in Education Leadership: Higher Education Leadership

College of Education

Educational Leadership and Research Methodology

mailkfriesen@fau.edu
location_on

Boca Raton Campus | ED 47 244

hardman

John Hardman, Ph.D.

Senior Instructor, Educational Leadership | Director, IDEAL School Leaders Master’s Degree Program

College of Education

Educational Leadership and Research Methodology

mailwhardma1@fau.edu
call561-297-3550
location_on

Jupiter Campus

Patricia Maslin-Ostrowski

Patricia Maslin-Ostrowski, Ed.D.

Professor

College of Education

Educational Leadership and Research Methodology

mailpmaslin@fau.edu
call561-297-3550
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Davie Campus | ES BC52 - 213, ED-341

mayst

Taka Mays, Ed.D.

Clinical Senior Instructor

College of Education

Educational Leadership and Research Methodology

mailmayst@fau.edu
call561-297-3550
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Jupiter Campus | EC MC12 207C

Tracey Miller, Ph.D.

Tracey Miller, Ed.D.

Clinical Instructor

College of Education

Educational Leadership and Research Methodology

mailtmiller7@fau.edu
location_on

Boca Raton Campus

mountford

Meredith Mountford, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

College of Education

Educational Leadership and Research Methodology

mailmmountfo@fau.edu
call561-297-3550
location_on

Boca Raton Campus | ED 47 246

reyes-guerra

Daniel Reyes-Guerra, Ph.D.

Professor and Coordinator of the M.Ed. and Ph.D. programs in Education Leadership: School Leaders

College of Education

Educational Leadership and Research Methodology

maildreyes@fau.edu
call561-297-3550
location_on

Davie Campus | ES BC52 216

shockley

Robert Shockley, Ph.D.

Professor

College of Education

Educational Leadership and Research Methodology

mailshockley@fau.edu
call561-297-3551
location_on

Boca Raton Campus | ED- 47 - 459

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