Graduate Student Council, AERA Division A

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Schedule: Writing block 11:00am ET (8:00am PT); speakers 12:15–1:00pm ET (9:15–10:00am PT).

Join at 11 to write with us, or hop on at 12:15 for the talk.

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Questions? Su Yon Choi — choisu4@msu.edu

The Division A GSC Writing Group is kicking off a monthly guest speaker series!

First up: “How to Make Progress With Your Dissertation” on Monday, Oct 6.
Speakers: Dr. Kimberly Clarida (one-book dissertation) & Dr. Kaitlin Ogden (three-paper dissertation).

Mentoring webinar 🗓 Sept 22, 2025 | 5PM ET
Build relationships, navigate the hidden curriculum, and grow in community.

🔗 Register: lnkd.in/gp5nn7jC

#AERA #DivisionA #GraduateStudents #Mentorship

FRIDAY is the last day to register for our Peer Mentorship Program. Don't miss out - register today!

Graduate school is better together! 🌟 Join the Division A Peer Mentorship Program this fall—be a mentor or find one. Apps due Sept 5! Sign up 👉 forms.gle/hr913M6Yx36j... #AERA #PeerMentorship

Submitting to #AERA2026? 🎓 Join the Grad Student Council on July 2 @ 4:30 PM EDT for a webinar on writing strong proposals! Tips, pitfalls to avoid, Q&A + more.
🔗 Register: lnkd.in/gGwrFRHn
#AERA #GSC #EdResearch

AERA’s @divisionagsc.bsky.social & Div L GSC are hosting this great webinar for grad students prepping AERA proposals— check it out!

🧊 Amura Cameron (she/her) critically examines how school policies mask systemic racism using the Iceberg Framework & Critical Race Theory! Her systematic literature review highlights how policy ideals often fail Black students and offers transformative solutions.

#AERA2025 #DivisionAGSC #AERADivA

✨ Ambrosia Daphne Solis (she/her), a PhD student at UCR & middle school math/science teacher, is presenting two thought-provoking sessions: work hours/mental health of early-career teachers & school boards’ role in equity).

#AERA2025 #SchoolBoards #EducationalEquity #EducationLeadership #AERADivA

📚 Isabel Nunez Carbullanca (she/her) is presenting two compelling papers at AERA 2025. She examines the "practice turn" in leadership theory and follows Chilean principals navigating autonomy in a shifting reform landscape.

#AERA2025 #LeadershipTheory #ChileEd #AERADivA #DivisionAGSC

🌺 Edith P. Middleton (she/her) is a scholar, educator, and advocate. As incoming AERA GSC Chair-Elect, she brings 15+ years of experience to two powerful presentations—one exploring adult allyship in YPAR, and the other a self-study on mentorship!

#AERA2025 #YPAR #DivisionAGSC #AERADivA

🚨Dr. Jennifer Classen (they/them), upcoming summer PhD graduate from Penn State, explores how school leaders draw from crisis-response experience during emergencies—and how students engage socially in role-based disaster simulations.

#AERA2025 #SchoolSafety #DivisionAGSC #AERADivA

🌍 Junqi Lin (Jacqueline) is a PhD student at the University of Alabama whose AERA 2025 presentation synthesizes 83 case studies across 17 countries revealing how principals across contexts adapt their leadership strategies over time.

#AERA2025 #InternationalEd #Principals #DivisionAGSC #AERADivA

📣 Meet Rana Bassaj (she/her), a 2nd yr EdD student at the University of Colorado Denver! Her research explores how middle school math teachers in Lebanon navigate multilingual instruction using translanguaging strategies.

#AERA2025 #Translanguaging #MathEducation #DivisionAGSC #AERADivA

🎓 Beza Tefera Muzein is a 3yr PhD student (also former K-12 teacher and school leader) at the Uni of Georgia exploring how principals cultivate joy-centered, justice-oriented professional learning cultures within the Science of Reading.

#AERA2025 #JoyInEducation #DivisionAGSC #AERADivA

🌟 Dr. Valerie Dehombreux shares her dissertation research at the COPIS Pre-Conference! Her action research explored how non-evaluative formative supervision fosters trust and growth between administrators and teachers.

#AERA2025 #EducationalLeadership #AERADivA #DivisionAGSC

🔥 Don’t miss our #AERA2025 Fireside Chat on book bans & anti-DEI pressure in K–12. Scholars + leaders share strategies for resistance & equity in today’s political climate. Weds 4/23 @ 10:50AM, Mile High Ballroom 4CD. #EducationalEquity #DivisionA

🎉 Congrats to Honey Walrond! 🎉

Dr. Walrond, a UC Berkeley postdoc, researches Black educators' role in equity & student success. Honored to recognize her work! ✊🏾📚

#AERA #EdLeadership #FosterPoliteScholarship #EquityInSchools

🎉 Congrats to Sangmin Park! 🎉

Sangmin, a PhD student at Mizzou, researches data-driven policies for equitable school leadership. Let’s celebrate his impact! 📊🏫

#AERA #EdLeadership #FosterPoliteScholarship #EquityInSchools

🎉 Congrats to Isabel Margarita Nunez! 🎉

Isabel, a Chilean PhD student at OISE Toronto, studies leadership & policy in Latin America. Join us in celebrating her research! 👏🌍

#AERA #EdLeadership #FosterPoliteScholarship #EdPolicy

🎉 Congrats to Alexandria Gribble! 🎉

Alexandria, a PhD student at FAU, researches how anti-LGBTQIA+ policies impact K-12 schools. Honored to celebrate her work! 🌈📚

#AERA #EdLeadership #FosterPoliteScholarship #EquityInSchools

🎉 Congrats to Aziz Awaludin! 🎉
Aziz, a Fulbright PhD student at UW-Madison, researches equity in principal prep programs. Join us in celebrating his work! 👏🎓
#AERA #EdLeadership #FosterPoliteScholarship #EdPolicy

🎉 Honoring 5 outstanding scholars!

AERA Division A is proud to celebrate this year’s Foster-Polite Scholarship recipients. Stay tuned as we spotlight their work in educational leadership & equity.

#AERADivA #FosterPoliteScholarship #EquityInEducation

Thank YOU! for all you do Bobbie! :)

Yes - many thanks to Ben! What a gem! :)

Fantastic news!

Calling all Division A Grad Students! Are you presenting at AERA 2025? We want to highlight YOU! 📩 Email divisionagsc@gmail.com by April 1, 2025 with the necessary info (see flyer).

Let’s showcase your research! 🏫📖

#AERA2025 #GradStudentSpotlight #EdLeadership #PhDLife

🚀 Join the Division A Graduate Student Council! 🚀

We’re looking for our next Junior Representative for the Division A Graduate Student Council! This is a 2-year term, and an incredible leadership opportunity.

Apply by March 1 - link and info in our bio.

#LeadershipMatters

🌟 GSC Spotlight 🌟

Meet Ambrosia Daphne Solis (she/her/hers), our Communications Chair! 🎓✨

A Ph.D. student at UC Riverside, she researches school board governance & equity—and yes, posted this to the account! 😆📚

#AERA #DivisionA #EdLeadership #EdPolicy #ResearchMatters

🌟 GSC Spotlight 🌟

Meet Su Yon Choi (she/her/hers), our Writing Group Chair! 🎓✨ A Ph.D. candidate at MSU, she researches principal leadership, absenteeism, & school improvement. 📚🏫

Proud to have her on our team! 🙌

#AERA #DivisionA #EdLeadership #HigherEd #ResearchMatters