Dixie F. Abernathy

Dixie F. Abernathy is Associate Professor of Education at Queens University of Charlotte and Coordinator of the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership program in the Wayland H. Cato, Jr. School of Education. A 36-year veteran educator, Dr. Abernathy has served as a classroom teacher, an assistant principal at both the elementary and secondary levels, a principal at both the elementary and secondary levels, and as Assistant Superintendent of Elementary and Secondary Schools for the ninth largest school system in North Carolina. During the 1992 school year, Dr. Abernathy was recognized as the North Carolina Teacher of the Year. Dr. Abernathy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Wake Forest University, a Master of Arts in School Administration from Winthrop University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from East Carolina University. Her research interests include academic freedom and student rights, school violence prevention, school leadership efficacy, and student engagement in online learning.

Publications

The K-12 Teacher's Perspective on Teaching and Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The K-12 Teacher's Perspective on Teaching and Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dixie Friend Abernathy, Amy Wooten Thornburg. © 2023. 15 pages.
In the spring of 2020, during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the nation's schools closed. Students were told to shelter in place at their homes and classroom teachers...
Unexpected Opportunities: School Leader Perceptions on the K-12 Transition to Online Learning
Unexpected Opportunities: School Leader Perceptions on the K-12 Transition to Online Learning
Dixie Friend Abernathy, Robert J. Ceglie, Ginger C. Black, Amy W. Thornburg. © 2023. 23 pages.
In the spring of 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation's schools closed. Students and families were asked to shelter-in-place and the nation's schools were...
Reimagining Teacher Education in the United States
Reimagining Teacher Education in the United States
Robert John Ceglie, Amy W. Thornburg, Dixie F. Abernathy, Cassandra Sligh Conway. © 2023. 24 pages.
The preparation of highly qualified teachers is one of the most important factors when considering the education of our children. Teacher preparation programs are largely...
Handbook of Research on Lessons Learned From Transitioning to Virtual Classrooms During a Pandemic
Handbook of Research on Lessons Learned From Transitioning to Virtual Classrooms During a Pandemic
Amy W. Thornburg, Robert J. Ceglie, Dixie F. Abernathy. © 2021. 457 pages.
Online instruction is rapidly expanding the way administrators and educators think about and plan instruction. In addition, due to a pandemic, online instructional practices and...
The K-12 Teacher's Perspective on Teaching and Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The K-12 Teacher's Perspective on Teaching and Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dixie Friend Abernathy, Amy Wooten Thornburg. © 2021. 15 pages.
In the spring of 2020, during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the nation's schools closed. Students were told to shelter in place at their homes and classroom teachers...
Unexpected Opportunities: School Leader Perceptions on the K-12 Transition to Online Learning
Unexpected Opportunities: School Leader Perceptions on the K-12 Transition to Online Learning
Dixie Friend Abernathy, Robert J. Ceglie, Ginger C. Black, Amy W. Thornburg. © 2021. 23 pages.
In the spring of 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation's schools closed. Students and families were asked to shelter-in-place and the nation's schools were...
Handbook of Research on Developing Engaging Online Courses
Handbook of Research on Developing Engaging Online Courses
Amy W. Thornburg, Dixie F. Abernathy, Robert J. Ceglie. © 2020. 428 pages.
Online instruction is rapidly expanding the way professors think about and plan instruction. In addition, online instructional practices are expanding and changing as new tools...
The Use of Video as a Tool for Building Reflective Educators
The Use of Video as a Tool for Building Reflective Educators
Robert John Ceglie, Dixie F. Abernathy. © 2020. 18 pages.
Providing opportunities for novice and veteran teachers to reflect and asses their instruction is essential for building professional expertise. The importance of the skill of...
Theory and Application in the Design and Delivery of Engaging Online Courses: Four Key Principles That Drive Student and Instructor Engagement and Success
Theory and Application in the Design and Delivery of Engaging Online Courses: Four Key Principles That Drive Student and Instructor Engagement and Success
Dixie F. Abernathy, Amy Wooten Thornburg. © 2020. 13 pages.
For the last quarter of a century, online learning has emerged as a viable and, in many cases, preferable instructional option for higher education students. As this wave of...