Lynda Leavitt

Lynda Leavitt is an Associate Professor, Department of Educational Leadership, School of Education and Editor of the Journal of Educational Leadership in Action, ELA at Lindenwood University. Dr. Leavitt’s experience includes general and special education administration and elementary teaching. She received a bachelor degree in Political Science from Central Missouri State University and a bachelor degree in Elementary and Special Education from the University of Missouri, St. Louis. Dr. Leavitt holds a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from National Louis University and a Master of Arts degree in International Studies from Lindenwood University. She also earned a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Saint Louis University. Research interests include global educational issues and developing ones global competence.

Publications

Handbook of Research on Social Inequality and Education
Handbook of Research on Social Inequality and Education
Sherrie Wisdom, Lynda Leavitt, Cynthia Bice. © 2019. 556 pages.
In comparing one public school to another, discussions frequently include talk concerning the socioeconomics of a school or district, which then leads to talk about the...
Preface
Preface
Lynda Leavitt, Sherrie Wisdom, Kelly Leavitt. © 2017. 7 pages.
This Preface is included in the book Cultural Awareness and Competency Development in Higher Education.
Handbook of Research on Advancing Critical Thinking in Higher Education
Handbook of Research on Advancing Critical Thinking in Higher Education
Sherrie Wisdom, Lynda Leavitt. © 2015. 567 pages.
The importance of critical thinking has surged as academics in higher education realize that many students, upon entering college, lack the critical thinking skills necessary to...
A Case Study of an Intervention to Support Ed.D. Students in Dissertation Writing
A Case Study of an Intervention to Support Ed.D. Students in Dissertation Writing
Beth Kania-Gosche, Lynda Leavitt. © 2013. 11 pages.
Dissertation writing is often the most challenging aspect of the doctoral program. In an effort to raise completion rates and lower time-to-degree as well as increase student...
“They Didn’t Teach Them Anything!”: Learning from Each Other in K-20
“They Didn’t Teach Them Anything!”: Learning from Each Other in K-20
Beth Kania-Gosche, Sherrie Wisdom, Lynda Leavitt. © 2013. 14 pages.
In the United States, the new Common Core standards intend for every high school senior to graduate “college and career ready.” However, the differences between K-12 public...
A Case Study of an Intervention to Support Ed.D. Students in Dissertation Writing
A Case Study of an Intervention to Support Ed.D. Students in Dissertation Writing
Beth Kania-Gosche, Lynda Leavitt. © 2011. 11 pages.
Dissertation writing is often the most challenging aspect of the doctoral program. In an effort to raise completion rates and lower time-to-degree as well as increase student...